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English Teatime from BigelowThe plain black tea was a little too bitter for me. I added in vanilla creamer and it was much smoother and enjoyable. A little honey would probably have tasted good too.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:21:54 -0400/teas/English%20Teatime/5624-english-teatime?note=136676
Awake English Breakfast from TazoI can never drink this plain. Today I had it with creamer only, smooth.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:47:59 -0400/teas/Awake%20English%20Breakfast/497-awake-english-breakfast?note=137079
Passion from TazoI like it iced and sweetened, it tastes like juice.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:46:50 -0400/teas/Passion/5-passion?note=137161
Awake English Breakfast from TazoTastes so good with cream and sugar...Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:11:10 -0400/teas/Awake%20English%20Breakfast/497-awake-english-breakfast?note=137241
Mangosteen Green with Matcha from Stash Tea CompanyKind of cold tonight so I thought I'd have some new tea. I taste a fruity green tea but I'm not noticing anything special about it. There's a faint tangy after taste that I don't like so much. Maybe next time I should try it with some honey or sugar.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:44:08 -0400/teas/Mangosteen%20Green%20with%20Matcha/1605-mangosteen-green-with-matcha?note=137350
Mangosteen Green with Matcha from Stash Tea CompanyHad this in the morning but the site was giving me trouble so it couldn't log then. I added agave to sweeten and liked it a whole lot better. Juicy.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:34:52 -0400/teas/Mangosteen%20Green%20with%20Matcha/1605-mangosteen-green-with-matcha?note=137459
Meyer Lemon Herbal Tea from Stash Tea CompanyStrong smell of lemon peel. Had to add some agave, it was too tart plain... Though maybe I shouldn't have kept it in so long....Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:15:21 -0400/teas/Meyer%20Lemon%20Herbal%20Tea/18943-meyer-lemon-herbal-tea?note=137515
Strawberry Cream from The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafGot this in a latte today from CBTL and it tasted just like the name. I really got a nice strawberry taste.Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:41:59 -0500/teas/Strawberry%20Cream/8364-strawberry-cream?note=138003
Meyer Lemon Herbal Tea from Stash Tea CompanyDefinitely too strong plain, added honey today and its perfect for my scratchy throat.Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:42:32 -0500/teas/Meyer%20Lemon%20Herbal%20Tea/18943-meyer-lemon-herbal-tea?note=138063
Bedtime from YogiVaguely minty, strange taste. And I'm feeling a little nauseous... Not sure if it actually is the tea... I do feel more relaxed so I guess I will try again sometime to test it out.Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:19:53 -0500/teas/Bedtime/543-bedtime?note=138345
Chocolate Chili Chai from DAVIDsTEAWed, 07 Nov 2012 14:05:38 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Chili%20Chai/16117-chocolate-chili-chai?note=138381
Buttered Rum (organic) from DAVIDsTEAI shouldn't make tea at work, I think I overstepped it because it was a little bitter. The smell was yummy though, definitely like the lifesavers candy like people have said.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:56:23 -0500/teas/Buttered%20Rum%20(organic)/15252-buttered-rum-organic?note=138569
Chocolate Chili Chai from DAVIDsTEAThu, 08 Nov 2012 20:03:32 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Chili%20Chai/16117-chocolate-chili-chai?note=138613
Chocolate Chili Chai from DAVIDsTEAIncreasing the amount of tea & adding cream and sugar really helped me like the tea - 4tsp for my full travel mug steeped for 7 minutes. It isn't hot like I thought it'd be, just a hint of chili (barely) but the chocolate smell and taste is satisfying.Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:20:41 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Chili%20Chai/16117-chocolate-chili-chai?note=138705
Caramel & Rum from LupiciaI got a tea sachet of this from Lupicia. It is a tasty tea but the rum is more pronounced in smell and taste. It has a pleasing smell and aftertaste. I added sugar to the last half but it doesn't add anything special. I wish I had more to try with some milk.Sun, 11 Nov 2012 01:27:41 -0500/teas/Caramel%20&%20Rum/7255-caramel-and-rum?note=138912
Chocolate Chili Chai from DAVIDsTEAMon, 12 Nov 2012 20:52:48 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Chili%20Chai/16117-chocolate-chili-chai?note=139181
Eggnogg'n Tea from BigelowTue, 13 Nov 2012 01:06:34 -0500/teas/Eggnogg'n%20Tea/951-eggnoggn-tea?note=139226
Eggnogg'n Tea from BigelowWed, 14 Nov 2012 02:42:04 -0500/teas/Eggnogg'n%20Tea/951-eggnoggn-tea?note=139410
Read My Lips from DAVIDsTEAThu, 15 Nov 2012 21:54:12 -0500/teas/Read%20My%20Lips/11275-read-my-lips?note=139698
Eggnogg'n Tea from BigelowFri, 16 Nov 2012 23:24:57 -0500/teas/Eggnogg'n%20Tea/951-eggnoggn-tea?note=139868
Coffee Pu'erh from DAVIDsTEAThe color was a bit alarming at 4 minutes, it was so dark but it wasn't too strong at all and not bitter. I could taste tea and coffee, the smell was delicious. I tasted it plain and then couldn't resist trying out some vanilla creamer and it was so good I think this one might have to be re-ordered :)Sun, 18 Nov 2012 02:33:36 -0500/teas/Coffee%20Pu'erh/12459-coffee-puerh?note=140005
Mangosteen Green with Matcha from Stash Tea CompanyMon, 19 Nov 2012 21:56:38 -0500/teas/Mangosteen%20Green%20with%20Matcha/1605-mangosteen-green-with-matcha?note=140300
Mango Madness from DAVIDsTEATue, 20 Nov 2012 16:57:39 -0500/teas/Mango%20Madness/20732-mango-madness?note=140444
Awake English Breakfast from TazoWed, 21 Nov 2012 22:15:31 -0500/teas/Awake%20English%20Breakfast/497-awake-english-breakfast?note=140594
Zen from TazoWed, 21 Nov 2012 22:17:51 -0500/teas/Zen/265-zen?note=140595
Chocolate Chili Chai from DAVIDsTEAMon, 26 Nov 2012 20:55:21 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Chili%20Chai/16117-chocolate-chili-chai?note=141043
Mango Madness from DAVIDsTEAMon, 26 Nov 2012 20:56:12 -0500/teas/Mango%20Madness/20732-mango-madness?note=141044
Tazo Chai Tea Latte from TazoSo good from Starbucks, can't really go wrong. Warming on a cold day.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:48:04 -0500/teas/Tazo%20Chai%20Tea%20Latte/2300-tazo-chai-tea-latte?note=141782
Eggnogg'n Tea from BigelowFri, 30 Nov 2012 03:50:01 -0500/teas/Eggnogg'n%20Tea/951-eggnoggn-tea?note=141784
Chocolate Chili Chai from DAVIDsTEAMon, 03 Dec 2012 01:14:30 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Chili%20Chai/16117-chocolate-chili-chai?note=142306
Eggnogg'n Tea from BigelowSat, 08 Dec 2012 02:53:11 -0500/teas/Eggnogg'n%20Tea/951-eggnoggn-tea?note=143309
Read My Lips from DAVIDsTEAThis is a pleasant tea but I was expecting a stronger taste. The smell was more delicious than the taste, but maybe I should have steeped it longer? Next time... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:33:23 -0500/teas/Read%20My%20Lips/11275-read-my-lips?note=144211
Chocolate Chili Chai from DAVIDsTEAWed, 19 Dec 2012 18:26:52 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Chili%20Chai/16117-chocolate-chili-chai?note=145407
Browncoat Genmaicha from 52teasWed, 19 Dec 2012 21:50:06 -0500/teas/Browncoat%20Genmaicha/32814-browncoat-genmaicha?note=145433
Jolly Jellybean from DAVIDsTEAFri, 21 Dec 2012 16:42:18 -0500/teas/Jolly%20Jellybean/25704-jolly-jellybean?note=145779
Organic Island Green Tea from Mauna Kea TeaMy mom bought some of this for me :) I followed the brewing on the package and got a light, sweet green tea. It's good, refreshing and the taste is not too strong. It has a natural sweetness to it that's light so it seems like it would taste good iced as well. I didn't get any bitterness or unpleasant aftertaste, nice warmth on a cold night.Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:42:58 -0500/teas/Organic%20Island%20Green%20Tea/33149-organic-island-green-tea?note=145978
Organic Island Green Tea from Mauna Kea TeaWed, 26 Dec 2012 13:57:17 -0500/teas/Organic%20Island%20Green%20Tea/33149-organic-island-green-tea?note=146523
Organic Island Green Tea from Mauna Kea TeaWed, 26 Dec 2012 22:06:41 -0500/teas/Organic%20Island%20Green%20Tea/33149-organic-island-green-tea?note=146596
Organic Island Green Tea from Mauna Kea TeaThu, 27 Dec 2012 04:10:55 -0500/teas/Organic%20Island%20Green%20Tea/33149-organic-island-green-tea?note=146638
Organic Island Green Tea from Mauna Kea TeaThu, 27 Dec 2012 16:33:48 -0500/teas/Organic%20Island%20Green%20Tea/33149-organic-island-green-tea?note=146752
English Afternoon Tea from New English TeasThis came in a cute London bus tin with a coin slot at the top for re-use as a money box once the tea bags are finished. I like the smell a lot, the bag is smaller than I was expecting so it's good that I used my small cup. It tastes very good with milk and sugar.Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:32:14 -0500/teas/English%20Afternoon%20Tea/877-english-afternoon-tea?note=147247
Organic Island Green Tea from Mauna Kea TeaThu, 03 Jan 2013 14:04:35 -0500/teas/Organic%20Island%20Green%20Tea/33149-organic-island-green-tea?note=148203
Organic Island Green Tea from Mauna Kea TeaFri, 04 Jan 2013 00:52:46 -0500/teas/Organic%20Island%20Green%20Tea/33149-organic-island-green-tea?note=148321
Jolly Jellybean from DAVIDsTEAThe smell of this tea is more appealing than the actual taste of this one so far. I had gotten the tin and there does not appear to be any jelly beans to be found.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:42:20 -0500/teas/Jolly%20Jellybean/25704-jolly-jellybean?note=148438
Chocolate Chili Chai from DAVIDsTEAMy tea with breakfast today, complete with cream and sugar. I think I've only got enough for one more cupful, so I'm pleased to have actually liked it enough to go through a whole bag. I have so much tea right now that I won't be re-ordering it anytime soon but maybe later in the year. I think there was more of the peppery taste today, not sure if its because I'm at the last of the bag... But it was good.Sun, 06 Jan 2013 04:48:41 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Chili%20Chai/16117-chocolate-chili-chai?note=148822
Anuenue from LupiciaFound some tea I had forgotten about, one small sampler pack of "Hawaiian Flavored" tea from Lupicia... Haha, it just makes me laugh a little, right under the name "ANUENUE" it says that. It's an individually wrapped tea bag in a foil type packaging, so even though I'm pretty sure it's over a year old the smell was awesomely strong. It has an intense fruity smell kind of like candy. 2 steepings, the first one was very sweet, fruity and the second one more green tea flavor came out than fruitiness. I like this one, too bad the store is a plane-ride away.Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:19:18 -0500/teas/Anuenue/7181-anuenue?note=148825
English Afternoon Tea from New English TeasMon, 07 Jan 2013 14:16:50 -0500/teas/English%20Afternoon%20Tea/877-english-afternoon-tea?note=149129
English Afternoon Tea from New English TeasYay milk & sugar... It's been such a long day.Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:17:27 -0500/teas/English%20Afternoon%20Tea/877-english-afternoon-tea?note=149232
Candied Mango Chai from TeavanaThis one smells super fruity all throughout. The mango aftertaste is pretty strong. I don't really get any chai taste at all, the tea is very sweet and juicelike. I don't really like it much...Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:30:13 -0500/teas/Candied%20Mango%20Chai/30898-candied-mango-chai?note=149256
English Afternoon Tea from New English TeasTue, 08 Jan 2013 13:24:50 -0500/teas/English%20Afternoon%20Tea/877-english-afternoon-tea?note=149323
Candied Mango Chai from TeavanaI did this one iced... Made a fruity juice. Not bad.Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:20:06 -0500/teas/Candied%20Mango%20Chai/30898-candied-mango-chai?note=149482
Candied Mango Chai from TeavanaOddly, with milk and sugar it tasted better and I could taste more spices than just the mango. Of course it could just be also that im getting to the bottom of the sample and thats why the flavor is different too. Still is not something I would buy more of though.Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:09:19 -0500/teas/Candied%20Mango%20Chai/30898-candied-mango-chai?note=149508
English Afternoon Tea from New English TeasWed, 09 Jan 2013 12:44:18 -0500/teas/English%20Afternoon%20Tea/877-english-afternoon-tea?note=149587
English Afternoon Tea from New English TeasThu, 10 Jan 2013 12:48:14 -0500/teas/English%20Afternoon%20Tea/877-english-afternoon-tea?note=149817
Chocolate Chili Chai from DAVIDsTEAThu, 10 Jan 2013 21:05:49 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Chili%20Chai/16117-chocolate-chili-chai?note=149933
Jolly Jellybean from DAVIDsTEAFri, 11 Jan 2013 02:11:11 -0500/teas/Jolly%20Jellybean/25704-jolly-jellybean?note=149980
English Afternoon Tea from New English TeasFri, 11 Jan 2013 14:32:47 -0500/teas/English%20Afternoon%20Tea/877-english-afternoon-tea?note=150080
Hoku from LupiciaAnother Hawaiian flavored tea bag from Lupicia. At first when I opened the packet and took out the sachet, there looked like there wasn't enough in there. Lo and behold... after steeping the bag was full, the leaves really plumped up and unfolded nicely. The tea has a light fruity scent both before and after steeping. The taste is mildly fruity too, it is nice in this tea I get the tea taste and its not over powered by fruit. It doesn't need sugar to make it taste good but with sugar added, the fruitiness comes out more. When I looked at the dry bag, it looked like there was a couple konpeito candy pieces too so added sugar is not necessary.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:33:04 -0500/teas/Hoku/7182-hoku?note=150081
Jolly Jellybean from DAVIDsTEAFri, 11 Jan 2013 21:14:40 -0500/teas/Jolly%20Jellybean/25704-jolly-jellybean?note=150173
Festive Floral Fig Tart from TeavanaI got this in my 12 HoliDays off Tea set and my family seems to like it. It has a festive red/pink color when steeped, it smells strongly of fruit. The ingredient list also says it has hibiscus and you can really tell, on the first steep the tartness made me think I'd accidentally done the Merry Cranberry tea. No need for sugar in this herbal infusion.Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:11:25 -0500/teas/Festive%20Floral%20Fig%20Tart/34020-festive-floral-fig-tart?note=150419
Festive Floral Fig Tart from TeavanaSugar makes the fruit stand out and I do like this one much better than the candied mango chai that was my first try with this gift set.Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:06:15 -0500/teas/Festive%20Floral%20Fig%20Tart/34020-festive-floral-fig-tart?note=150548
Read My Lips from DAVIDsTEAI thought I would really like this one, but somehow the mintyness is putting me off...
It really does have a pleasant mint chocolate aftertaste but drinking the hot tea, I get more watery mint than I do any chocolate. I guess I just wished the chocolate was more prominent.Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:50:51 -0500/teas/Read%20My%20Lips/11275-read-my-lips?note=150641
Browncoat Genmaicha from 52teasFirefly! This was my first order from 52 teas :)
I tried it soon after I got it and didn't like it, there was a sharp sort of chemically smell and I didn't like the taste at all but after reading some, I decided to let the bag sit a bit and try again later.
So on this second try, the weird smell has gone away and the taste is a nice roasted, toasted rice and hint of chocolate. It tastes like what I imagined it to be from the description so I'm very pleased.Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:01:02 -0500/teas/Browncoat%20Genmaicha/32814-browncoat-genmaicha?note=150805
Browncoat Genmaicha from 52teasMon, 14 Jan 2013 22:03:01 -0500/teas/Browncoat%20Genmaicha/32814-browncoat-genmaicha?note=150903
Buttered Rum (organic) from DAVIDsTEALast of my mini tin. The smell is sooooo good, that just smelling it is relaxing. Smooth tasting, not strong on the aftertaste. It's ok but I wouldn't reorder.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:11:16 -0500/teas/Buttered%20Rum%20(organic)/15252-buttered-rum-organic?note=151101
Browncoat Genmaicha from 52teasWed, 16 Jan 2013 03:09:00 -0500/teas/Browncoat%20Genmaicha/32814-browncoat-genmaicha?note=151143
English Afternoon Tea from New English TeasThu, 17 Jan 2013 17:14:40 -0500/teas/English%20Afternoon%20Tea/877-english-afternoon-tea?note=151466
Jolly Jellybean from DAVIDsTEAFri, 18 Jan 2013 01:14:07 -0500/teas/Jolly%20Jellybean/25704-jolly-jellybean?note=151584
English Afternoon Tea from New English TeasFri, 18 Jan 2013 12:07:41 -0500/teas/English%20Afternoon%20Tea/877-english-afternoon-tea?note=151635
Browncoat Genmaicha from 52teasSat, 19 Jan 2013 01:28:05 -0500/teas/Browncoat%20Genmaicha/32814-browncoat-genmaicha?note=151774
Earl Grey from LupiciaI don't have much experience with Earl Grey beyond Starbucks but this one seems nice. It has a very strong fragrance both dry and steeped - it was relaxing just taking in the aroma while waiting for the tea to cool enough to drink. The color was a deep orange-brown, it had a little smoky taste to it which made me think I might've brewed a little strong.Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:13:49 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey/8254-earl-grey?note=151867
Holy Basil Spa Blend from Verdant TeaThere is a surprising amount in a small sample. I like this one - the minty taste is strong and smooth but not overpowering.Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:44:57 -0500/teas/Holy%20Basil%20Spa%20Blend/26273-holy-basil-spa-blend?note=151870
Earl Grey from LupiciaSat, 19 Jan 2013 23:48:35 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey/8254-earl-grey?note=151941
Earl Grey from LupiciaSo I may have oversteeped because it had a bitterness to it this time. Lazy bum that I am, I was too lazy to go to the kitchen to get sugar so I ate a mini chocolate. It was really, really good with the tea and tamed the bitterness completely. I didnt stir it in, just chewed and sipped the hot tea, which made it melty. Makes me want to try the chocolate earl grey...Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:33:51 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey/8254-earl-grey?note=151974
Earl Grey from LupiciaMon, 21 Jan 2013 14:25:08 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey/8254-earl-grey?note=152341
Earl Grey from LupiciaTue, 22 Jan 2013 15:47:51 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey/8254-earl-grey?note=152636
Browncoat Genmaicha from 52teasWed, 23 Jan 2013 15:39:56 -0500/teas/Browncoat%20Genmaicha/32814-browncoat-genmaicha?note=152853
Browncoat Genmaicha from 52teasThu, 24 Jan 2013 15:01:14 -0500/teas/Browncoat%20Genmaicha/32814-browncoat-genmaicha?note=153124
Cranberry Pear from DAVIDsTEAFri, 25 Jan 2013 22:07:11 -0500/teas/Cranberry%20Pear/22591-cranberry-pear?note=153477
Awake English Breakfast from TazoSun, 27 Jan 2013 22:37:54 -0500/teas/Awake%20English%20Breakfast/497-awake-english-breakfast?note=153837
Kotobuki from LupiciaI bought this tea at Lupicia because of the lovely smell. It is fragrant but not in an overpowering way, fruity and flowery at the same time. It brews up a light, yellow color. The lingering aftertaste is nice, I can taste the plumness and oolong, and it is sweet enough not to need sugar.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:13:20 -0500/teas/Kotobuki/5939-kotobuki?note=154080
Browncoat Genmaicha from 52teasTue, 29 Jan 2013 00:24:50 -0500/teas/Browncoat%20Genmaicha/32814-browncoat-genmaicha?note=154121
Kotobuki from LupiciaTue, 29 Jan 2013 00:34:52 -0500/teas/Kotobuki/5939-kotobuki?note=154125
Kotobuki from LupiciaWed, 30 Jan 2013 18:28:18 -0500/teas/Kotobuki/5939-kotobuki?note=154558
Kotobuki from LupiciaFri, 01 Feb 2013 02:20:44 -0500/teas/Kotobuki/5939-kotobuki?note=154870
Kotobuki from LupiciaFri, 01 Feb 2013 14:21:46 -0500/teas/Kotobuki/5939-kotobuki?note=154962
Kotobuki from LupiciaTue, 05 Feb 2013 23:03:19 -0500/teas/Kotobuki/5939-kotobuki?note=155866
Walter Bishop Honeybush from 52teasI've actually had this like 4 times without putting it on my tealog :) oops. I really like the smell, it definitely has the strawberry milkshake smell. But when I brew it, it doesn't really have a milkshake taste. The strawberry is strong, so I like it but not as creamy as I thought it'd be. I get hints of it on some sips, some not at all. I've been having it unsweetened no milk, so those will be next on my list but I just haven't had the time yet. I've been taking it to school just as is because it's so hard to get up in the morning.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:07:46 -0500/teas/Walter%20Bishop%20Honeybush/34193-walter-bishop-honeybush?note=156272
Earl Grey from LupiciaFri, 08 Feb 2013 22:09:28 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey/8254-earl-grey?note=156495
Chocolate Phoenix Chai from Verdant TeaFinally opened up one of my Verdant Teas from my first order! It's a really fluffy tea what with flowery things and spice pods so things kept falling out of my spoon. I figured I should err on the side of caution so I added more. I broke in my David's Tea cup too :D The smell is spicy and at first I wasn't sure that I brewed it long enough because the color was so light. I am drinking it just with water but I think it's really tasty - spicy but smooth. I would like to try the milk and honey sometime that sounds yummy.Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:54:10 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Phoenix%20Chai/29237-chocolate-phoenix-chai?note=156762
Chocolate Phoenix Chai from Verdant TeaWith milk and sugar this morning... I wonder if I'm not steeping it long enough or adding too little tea. It's not a strong taste as I'd hoped for but still tastes good. I guess that's why it's good to buy enough to try it a few ways to experiment for something that tastes good to me.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:56:03 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Phoenix%20Chai/29237-chocolate-phoenix-chai?note=156966
White Christmas from 52teasIT'S SO MINTY!!! So minty that I don't taste anything else really... I really like it though. It's a good minty, really strong peppermint. I hate subtle mint because it reminds me of toothpaste backwash.... yuck. This tea though was like mint Altoids... Curiously strong. Used an abundance of leaf maybe?Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:39:20 -0500/teas/White%20Christmas/33267-white-christmas?note=157425
Hepburn from Nina's ParisThank you for the sample, Sophie & Laurent :)
My first Nina's Tea sample and I had a hard time deciding which to try first, but I saw Josie Jade's review and orange creamsicle sounded way too good to wait. The dry leaf smell smelled like those chocolate orange candies that come out around Christmas. At first I thought I steeped too long because the tea just reminded me of earl grey... a little bitter and just orange. As it cooled, I started to get the cream and I liked it more... maybe a hint of chocolate? I don't think my taste buds are sensitive enough lol.
I re-steeped it and added rock sugar, let it cool a bit and voila! There we go, orange creamsicle. I can see myself drinking a lot of this...Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:03:02 -0500/teas/Hepburn/34925-hepburn?note=157450
Walter Bishop Honeybush from 52teasSo awesome with cream and sugar... Strawberry Milkshake for sure. I will be so sad when it's gone :(Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:37:08 -0500/teas/Walter%20Bishop%20Honeybush/34193-walter-bishop-honeybush?note=157782
Marie-Antoinette from Nina's ParisMy second sample from Sophie and Laurent :). This is my favorite so far. The dry leaf smelled like roses. When I steeped it and sipped it to see if it was strong enough I could immediately tell it was apples. As it cooled, I got a whole lot more of the rose so by the end of the cup it was pretty equal tasting. I think it would have been a good tea for Valentine's Day actually, a romantic, sweet tea with roses :) One of my favorite teas was an apple black tea that was discontinued so I really like this one...Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:31:54 -0500/teas/Marie-Antoinette/34210-marie-antoinette?note=157795
Griottes (Chocolate Cherry) from Della Terra TeasFirst tea from Della Terra Teas and I am impressed. I tried it when it was too hot, and I got mostly a sour cherry taste that I didn't like. When it was warm, it tasted sooo good. Smooth chocolate cherry... the chocolate is pretty strong. I am so content right now, I feel like I'm wrapped snugly in a blanket of chocolate, I can smell it all around me and the aftertaste is nice. Mmmm... good cup to end the night :)Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:48:41 -0500/teas/Griottes%20(Chocolate%20Cherry)/32508-griottes-chocolate-cherry?note=157808
Eight Candles from Della Terra TeasThis is such a pretty tea! There are mini marshmallows, sprinkles, and gold balls mixed in and smells sweet and marshmallowy. The black tea was pretty strong but I could still taste the caramel marshmallow. I thought I would like this more based on the reviews here but it is still good. I've never had a marshmallow tea before, now I want to try some others because it really tastes good.Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:28:33 -0500/teas/Eight%20Candles/31928-eight-candles?note=157893
Kotobuki from LupiciaSat, 16 Feb 2013 14:42:09 -0500/teas/Kotobuki/5939-kotobuki?note=157896
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle from Della Terra TeasThe raspberry and chocolate come through well. It tastes richer when I wait for it to cool a bit. It smells so good that my sister picked it out to try even though I told her I saved the last bit of Kotobuki for her and she was supposed to drink that last night... It's alright, I share... Lucky I got the 1 oz and not just the try me.Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:31:50 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Raspberry%20Truffle/30931-chocolate-raspberry-truffle?note=157907
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle from Della Terra TeasSun, 17 Feb 2013 14:15:09 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Raspberry%20Truffle/30931-chocolate-raspberry-truffle?note=158052
Lemon Lime Cream Tart from Della Terra TeasI sooooo like this tea! It's really does taste like a lemon lime cream tart. The taste overall is strong and balanced.Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:20:42 -0500/teas/Lemon%20Lime%20Cream%20Tart/35145-lemon-lime-cream-tart?note=158119
Lime Chiffon from Della Terra TeasThis is good, not as sweet as I thought it'd be though. The lime flavor comes through clearly, the cream flavor is subtle. I kind of left it because I went to pick up my mom and it got cold but it was still tasty! Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:29:13 -0500/teas/Lime%20Chiffon/34436-lime-chiffon?note=158127
Thé de Noël from Nina's ParisMy last sample from Nina's :) It smells sweet and cinnamony. The apple flavor isn't as strong as the Marie Antoinette tea - I like the addition of cinnamon but wish the apple was more prominent. It seems like a mellow tea, nice to sip while watching TV :DMon, 18 Feb 2013 14:21:44 -0500/teas/Th%C3%A9%20de%20No%C3%ABl/35087-the-de-noel?note=158297
Momo Oolong Super Grade from LupiciaMon, 18 Feb 2013 19:47:01 -0500/teas/Momo%20Oolong%20Super%20Grade/1244-momo-oolong-super-grade?note=158364
Griottes (Chocolate Cherry) from Della Terra TeasTue, 19 Feb 2013 22:34:46 -0500/teas/Griottes%20(Chocolate%20Cherry)/32508-griottes-chocolate-cherry?note=158578
White Guava from The Persimmon Tree Tea CompanyI got a free 1oz from the Persimmon Tree tea website for Facebook posting & it came in a cute tin. The tea smells strongly of guava, and when I steeped it the guava taste was really strong. I don't get any strawberry or ginger unfortunately. I really should try it iced because I think the hot guava is throwing me off... only time I'm drinking guava juice is cold...Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:58:25 -0500/teas/White%20Guava/27920-white-guava?note=158611
Earl Grey Creme from Della Terra TeasThu, 21 Feb 2013 00:32:11 -0500/teas/Earl%20Grey%20Creme/29162-earl-grey-creme?note=158787
Chocolate Phoenix Chai from Verdant TeaFri, 22 Feb 2013 15:06:45 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Phoenix%20Chai/29237-chocolate-phoenix-chai?note=159097
Neptune from LupiciaIt smells good and like something familiar that I just can't pin down. I brewed for about 3 minutes and it was kind of dark so I worried it would be bitter. It wasn't, it tastes good - I can definitely taste honey even when I didn't add any sugar. I only have the one sample, so about halfway through the cup I added some sugar and it was good but didn't need it I think. It's smooth and easy to drink but not something I'd remember to buy more of.Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:23:56 -0500/teas/Neptune/4618-neptune?note=159178
Lime Chiffon from Della Terra TeasSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:14:24 -0500/teas/Lime%20Chiffon/34436-lime-chiffon?note=159361
White Guava from The Persimmon Tree Tea CompanySat, 23 Feb 2013 20:54:56 -0500/teas/White%20Guava/27920-white-guava?note=159372
Chocolate Almond Coconut from Della Terra TeasThis tea is good but I didn't get the coconut. I got almond and chocolate tastes definitely not a strong coconut one so I kind of forgot the coconut part. It's more of an aftertaste. At least in this first cup. It smells good, like a chocolate bar.Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:20:07 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Almond%20Coconut/29480-chocolate-almond-coconut?note=159459
Blueberry from LupiciaMy sister got this because she wanted something fruity... I can't really taste the blueberry. Kind of disappointing.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:17:00 -0500/teas/Blueberry/32364-blueberry?note=159996
Passion Fruit Na Pali from Hawaiian Islands Tea CompanyYum, I like this one sweetened and iced. Doing it myself, muuuuch cheaper than buying the bottles of it at the store.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:19:36 -0500/teas/Passion%20Fruit%20Na%20Pali/2576-passion-fruit-na-pali?note=159997
Chocolate Phoenix Chai from Verdant TeaThis is so boss with a sweet, glazed peach pastry... This is my happy moment of the day.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:50:20 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Phoenix%20Chai/29237-chocolate-phoenix-chai?note=159999
Chocolate Almond Coconut from Della Terra TeasThu, 28 Feb 2013 03:19:59 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Almond%20Coconut/29480-chocolate-almond-coconut?note=160230
Organic Island Green Tea from Mauna Kea TeaThu, 28 Feb 2013 03:21:03 -0500/teas/Organic%20Island%20Green%20Tea/33149-organic-island-green-tea?note=160231
White Christmas from 52teasI do like a creamy peppermint...Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:55:17 -0500/teas/White%20Christmas/33267-white-christmas?note=160295
Prince of Wales from Culinary TeasSat, 02 Mar 2013 01:04:50 -0500/teas/Prince%20of%20Wales/12074-prince-of-wales?note=160583
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle from Della Terra TeasSat, 02 Mar 2013 01:05:21 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Raspberry%20Truffle/30931-chocolate-raspberry-truffle?note=160584
Rootbeer from Love is Tea (LIT)Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:50:26 -0500/teas/Rootbeer/35000-rootbeer?note=160754
Blueberry from LupiciaMon, 04 Mar 2013 15:30:36 -0500/teas/Blueberry/32364-blueberry?note=161011
Blueberry from LupiciaMon, 04 Mar 2013 15:32:13 -0500/teas/Blueberry/32364-blueberry?note=161012
Forever Nuts from DAVIDsTEAThis has to be one of the yummiest smelling teas... like a spicy, fruity cookie maybe. It was much better for me as an iced tea than hot. I took it to work with me until I used up the sample.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:33:54 -0500/teas/Forever%20Nuts/10338-forever-nuts?note=161119
Passion Fruit Na Pali from Hawaiian Islands Tea CompanyWed, 06 Mar 2013 21:49:49 -0500/teas/Passion%20Fruit%20Na%20Pali/2576-passion-fruit-na-pali?note=161495
Chocolate Almond Coconut from Della Terra TeasWed, 06 Mar 2013 21:50:07 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Almond%20Coconut/29480-chocolate-almond-coconut?note=161496
Lime Chiffon from Della Terra TeasI did this iced today in the morning and it was really good. I like the creaminess.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:29:55 -0500/teas/Lime%20Chiffon/34436-lime-chiffon?note=161741
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle from Della Terra TeasFri, 08 Mar 2013 01:32:37 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Raspberry%20Truffle/30931-chocolate-raspberry-truffle?note=161743
Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Della Terra TeasThis tea has the most awesome smell. Just like butterscotch candies. The taste is really good too, juts like the smell. Caramel/butterscotch. I don't know where the pineapple part went...maybe next time? Too subtle for me to have noticed while at work?I definitely want more.Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:38:36 -0500/teas/Pineapple%20Upside%20Down%20Cake/30549-pineapple-upside-down-cake?note=161937
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle from Della Terra TeasThis is pretty good as an iced tea. I wasn't sure it would be ok, but the chocolate and raspberry come through strongly. I didn't even need to add any sugar.Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:20:41 -0500/teas/Chocolate%20Raspberry%20Truffle/30931-chocolate-raspberry-truffle?note=162025
Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Della Terra TeasTue, 12 Mar 2013 00:25:58 -0400/teas/Pineapple%20Upside%20Down%20Cake/30549-pineapple-upside-down-cake?note=162480
Tsugaru Green from LupiciaI do like free samples, good thing one comes with Lupicia's newsletter. This one had a crisp green apple taste but not too strong. My dad really seemed to like it, even asking for the info on it and reading the newsletter.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:43:18 -0400/teas/Tsugaru%20Green/1252-tsugaru-green?note=162752
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie from Della Terra TeasI thought I would love this one a lot based on people's reviews but I'm just not getting it.Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:44:28 -0400/teas/Oatmeal%20Raisin%20Cookie/30158-oatmeal-raisin-cookie?note=162753
Strawberry Snow Creme from TeavanaThis was sooooo tart. Way too much hibiscus in it, tasted just like the jamaica juice at Maui Tacos. If only I knew how to make horchata then I could cut it half and half like I buy from there and it'd be awesome. I got no strawberry cream taste at all...Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:45:47 -0400/teas/Strawberry%20Snow%20Creme/30872-strawberry-snow-creme?note=162754
White Christmas from 52teasJust what I needed for standing on the side of the road, in the dark, freezing in the early morning to cheer on and direct marathon runners. Good job people, keep running so when you all passed I can go home! Gotta love the things we do for service club activities. The mintyness kept me peppy and in good spirits :)Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:20:44 -0400/teas/White%20Christmas/33267-white-christmas?note=163995
Golden Fleece from Verdant TeaAll these reviews have delicious descriptions so I really wanted this. And then when I got it, I wanted to wait till I had actual time to enjoy it and do more than one steep to fully get it.
It's good, the smoothness is the best. I don't get any of throat irritation at all and it has that nice mouthfeel that has been described. I am full of tea... I steeped 4 mugs so far. My favorite was #3, I got that hint of chocolate sweetness and the creamyness was just right. No sugar or anything needed.Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:47:25 -0400/teas/Golden%20Fleece/26684-golden-fleece?note=164069
Fireside Spice from Della Terra TeasI think the neighbors construction is stirring up dust because I've been sneezing and have a runny nose this morning all of a sudden. This is a nice, spicy tea. Perfect to cut through my runny nose and help me clear up. I notice more sweetness as it cools.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:27:17 -0400/teas/Fireside%20Spice/32832-fireside-spice?note=164455
Neptune from LupiciaI like this tea, maybe I will buy it next time I get to Lupicia. It's nice - warm & syrupy honey with a sweet smell. I haven't tried it cold yet... I may have accidentally stolen my mom's sample teabag... Eh, she won't notice :)Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:06:27 -0400/teas/Neptune/4618-neptune?note=164698
Carol from LupiciaThis is a really great tea. I'm not really a fan of subtle flavor and this one has a strong strawberry nesquik flavor. I really like it. I don't even need to add milk and sugar to make it a sweet, creamy treat. I love strawberry vanilla.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:09:48 -0400/teas/Carol/6082-carol?note=165452
Fireside Spice from Della Terra TeasTue, 26 Mar 2013 15:15:03 -0400/teas/Fireside%20Spice/32832-fireside-spice?note=165454
Fireside Spice from Della Terra TeasThu, 28 Mar 2013 04:59:00 -0400/teas/Fireside%20Spice/32832-fireside-spice?note=165800
Carol from LupiciaThu, 28 Mar 2013 04:59:15 -0400/teas/Carol/6082-carol?note=165801
Fireside Spice from Della Terra TeasSo this one's all gone :(. I like it because of the ginger, but sometimes wished it was stronger tasting so I think I used a lot to brew and so I went through my sample pretty darn quickly. Hard to decide if this one is one I'd want to reorder.Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:46:41 -0400/teas/Fireside%20Spice/32832-fireside-spice?note=166088
Orange Brulee from Della Terra TeasThis tea has a bright orange taste. I don't taste any caramel like taste, but it's a nice orange tea so far.Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:47:35 -0400/teas/Orange%20Brulee/30547-orange-brulee?note=166089
Golden Fleece from Verdant TeaMon, 01 Apr 2013 23:02:45 -0400/teas/Golden%20Fleece/26684-golden-fleece?note=166704
Carol from LupiciaTue, 02 Apr 2013 17:45:19 -0400/teas/Carol/6082-carol?note=166841
Orange Brulee from Della Terra TeasWed, 03 Apr 2013 23:48:13 -0400/teas/Orange%20Brulee/30547-orange-brulee?note=167107
Stargazer Earl Grey from Love is Tea (LIT)Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:47:27 -0400/teas/Stargazer%20Earl%20Grey/34794-stargazer-earl-grey?note=167234
Almond from Love is Tea (LIT)This is a nice black tea, not too strong but tasty. At first I wasn't tasting any almond whatsoever but it came out as it cooled a bit.
Thanks for swapping Yssah :)Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:40:46 -0400/teas/Almond/35001-almond?note=167769
Golden Fleece from Verdant TeaSo very good, I took this hot and cold to work. I like it a lot and definitely can see why people talked about a sweet potato taste. Yum.Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:45:04 -0400/teas/Golden%20Fleece/26684-golden-fleece?note=168079
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie from Della Terra TeasI like this one but I don't get a strong a strong pumpkin taste. The spice and cinnamon is appealing and with the days that I've been having lately it's a nice tea to sip and smell. I actually had this yesterday too but couldn't remember what the name was :) I was thinking it was fireside spice for a bit, good thing I checked.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:58:52 -0400/teas/Chocolate%20Pumpkin%20Pie/29797-chocolate-pumpkin-pie?note=168523
Fig Rose from TeavanaWhen I went to convention this past weekend I got to go shopping. Alright! I went to Teavana to grab some fruity tea that would be good as an iced tea. The girl I got was nice, not real pushy about getting me to buy the tin or try smelling too many things. I went back with my co-conventioneer and her sales lady was soooo pushy about her buying the tin... to the point where it irritated me and I wasn't the customer at the time..
Anyway, I like it. The fig is strong and it's sweet enough not to need sugar. As it got warmer, the hibiscus came out more and it got a shade too tart. The creamyness is nice, it adds to the smell and somehow makes me think of butter. It's good but not good enough for me to be certain I want to rebuy it.Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:14:54 -0400/teas/Fig%20Rose/36636-fig-rose?note=170020
Fig Rose from TeavanaMon, 22 Apr 2013 18:18:37 -0400/teas/Fig%20Rose/36636-fig-rose?note=170731
Dragonfruit Devotion from TeavanaThu, 25 Apr 2013 03:54:32 -0400/teas/Dragonfruit%20Devotion/35560-dragonfruit-devotion?note=171201
Sweet Asian Pear White Tea from TeavanaThis one and I are not getting along too well. I think I'm constantly oversteeping, whether hot or cold because it has a bitter, unpleasant taste. Stronger when I gulp a lot down at once... hmm. It is probably because it's a white tea and I don't have a thermometer.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:57:22 -0400/teas/Sweet%20Asian%20Pear%20White%20Tea/30600-sweet-asian-pear-white-tea?note=171305
Fig Rose from TeavanaSat, 27 Apr 2013 01:14:48 -0400/teas/Fig%20Rose/36636-fig-rose?note=171540
Pomegranate Green from Bentley'sSat, 27 Apr 2013 01:15:06 -0400/teas/Pomegranate%20Green/11720-pomegranate-green?note=171541
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie from Della Terra TeasThis is the last of it from the try me pack I bought. It's a very good chocolate tea and the pumpkin part is nicely done as well. I had wanted to try it with milk like as a latte but now it's all gone... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:20:33 -0400/teas/Chocolate%20Pumpkin%20Pie/29797-chocolate-pumpkin-pie?note=171637
Stargazer Earl Grey from Love is Tea (LIT)Drank the last bit of the sample I got from Yssah. Thought I wrote a tasting note when I tried it first but I guess not. It's a delicate tasting Earl Grey, not strong so it's pleasant all by itself.Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:22:57 -0400/teas/Stargazer%20Earl%20Grey/34794-stargazer-earl-grey?note=171638
Cuba Libre Black Tea from 52teasOh, I like this one iced a lot! The taste is like a flat lime cola, it's kind of amazing. Considering I didn't like the butterbeer one I was a bit wary but I am happy to have gotten this. Makes me think of trying the butterbeer again sometime to see if I was too hasty in judgment. I don't know what rum taste I'm supposed to get but since I don't drink a lot of rum maybe it doesn't really matter :)Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:49:02 -0400/teas/Cuba%20Libre%20Black%20Tea/35436-cuba-libre-black-tea?note=172036
Sweet Potato Pie (石焼き芋) from LupiciaAh, sweet potato pie... I can taste sweet potato but I don't think pie when I drank it. The bag got a little squished when I had it so a lot of little dust particles floating in my tea so it was pretty dark for a 3 minute steep, not sure if that's the right color. Tastes ok, but not something I'd get more of.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:19:21 -0400/teas/Sweet%20Potato%20Pie%20(%E7%9F%B3%E7%84%BC%E3%81%8D%E8%8A%8B)/15590-sweet-potato-pie-shi-shao-kiyu?note=172044
Dragonfruit Devotion from TeavanaThis is a good iced tea. I think there's just a touch too much rose since the floral sometimes overpowers the fruit flavor but it's nice and refreshing.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:13:48 -0400/teas/Dragonfruit%20Devotion/35560-dragonfruit-devotion?note=172105
Nuts & Jolts from HI Tea-ShopI got this at the Merrie Monarch fair. I wasn't sure what to get but the lady next to me told me she really likes this one as a substitute for coffee. It really hits that spot, and today I've tried it with sweetened milk and it is such a good latte sub. I've actually been drinking this everyday for a while, just too lazy to add this on the database to log it but since I keep on drinking it... :). Too bad it's on Oahu, hope I find it at another fair when I want more so I don't have to order online.Wed, 01 May 2013 22:14:48 -0400/teas/Nuts%20&%20Jolts/37271-nuts-and-jolts?note=172365
Laoshan Black from Verdant TeaFri, 03 May 2013 04:13:19 -0400/teas/Laoshan%20Black/20064-laoshan-black?note=172552
Swampwater from DAVIDsTEAFri, 03 May 2013 04:13:51 -0400/teas/Swampwater/13433-swampwater?note=172553
Swampwater from DAVIDsTEAFri, 03 May 2013 23:32:07 -0400/teas/Swampwater/13433-swampwater?note=172697
Laoshan Black from Verdant TeaThis is just really tasty. This definitely and with no hesitation goes on my list of favorite teas. It's got a toasty, chocolatey taste. Tastes good with sweetened milk too - definitely a treat.Sat, 04 May 2013 16:29:42 -0400/teas/Laoshan%20Black/20064-laoshan-black?note=172783
Nuts & Jolts from HI Tea-ShopSun, 05 May 2013 04:42:08 -0400/teas/Nuts%20&%20Jolts/37271-nuts-and-jolts?note=172843
Red Velvet Cake Mate from 52teasI hadn't had a Mate tea before so was't sure what to expect. It has a roasty, warm taste... I'm not really getting the red velvet cake part. Maybe if I think about what's supposed to taste like I think I can taste chocolate. Maybe I need to steep longer.Tue, 07 May 2013 02:57:59 -0400/teas/Red%20Velvet%20Cake%20Mate/35843-red-velvet-cake-mate?note=173160
Fig Rose from TeavanaFig Rose is the first of my Teavana April teas to go. All the ones I got were to be iced tea to take to work. This was a nice fruity iced tea with strong floral aftertaste too.Tue, 07 May 2013 02:58:26 -0400/teas/Fig%20Rose/36636-fig-rose?note=173161
Nuts & Jolts from HI Tea-ShopThu, 09 May 2013 01:00:30 -0400/teas/Nuts%20&%20Jolts/37271-nuts-and-jolts?note=173534
Earl of Anxi from Verdant TeaThu, 09 May 2013 02:58:54 -0400/teas/Earl%20of%20Anxi/30724-earl-of-anxi?note=173543
Blueberry Creme from Della Terra TeasThis is really good cold brewed. The blueberry and cream come out strong and the aftertaste is right on too. My favorite blueberry so far. I had this hot before and it didn't impress me but this way the flavors are totally on it.Fri, 10 May 2013 03:56:40 -0400/teas/Blueberry%20Creme/28972-blueberry-creme?note=173698
Blueberry Creme from Della Terra TeasFri, 10 May 2013 12:40:59 -0400/teas/Blueberry%20Creme/28972-blueberry-creme?note=173748
Nuts & Jolts from HI Tea-ShopFri, 10 May 2013 12:41:18 -0400/teas/Nuts%20&%20Jolts/37271-nuts-and-jolts?note=173749
Blueberry Creme from Della Terra TeasOk so re-steeping this cold for the 3rd time was too ambitious. The flavor was barely there. 2 seems to be the magic number for me.Sat, 11 May 2013 00:37:48 -0400/teas/Blueberry%20Creme/28972-blueberry-creme?note=173845
The Killer’s Vanilla from Butiki TeasMy first Butiki Teas tea. I was still so tired this morning I thought it'd be a good time to try this one out. I've never had a guayusa before but a non-jittery caffeine boost is what I needed. Today we were in for question and answer sessions so I wanted to be alert. It did make me more alert but I still got a little jittery, though it could also be that I was nervous to be interviewed. The effect was not long lasting for me today I got sooo tired in the afternoon I thought I might actually fall asleep in the hallway.
The flavor was a nice balanced blend of vanilla mint, the lavender was not noticeable much for me. I liked it, made me think of cookies and cupcakes... Mmm.Sat, 11 May 2013 00:38:12 -0400/teas/The%20Killer%E2%80%99s%20Vanilla/29683-the-killers-vanilla?note=173846
Tamarind Pop from Butiki TeasI got this as a sample with my order frm Butiki teas. I wanted to try this to see if it tasted something like these old Tamarind flavored candies I had when I was a kid going to grandma's house. I was a little disappointed drinking it hot - taste was faint, it was more like it when I'd added sugar...And now that I'm just sitting around, the aftertaste of the tamarind is stronger and more like the flavor I remember. It's pretty good. :) I appreciate that it brings back vague memories of childhood lol. Where are those candies now? I can't even remember the wrapper, just the slight pink candy itself... so not helpful.Sat, 11 May 2013 14:22:05 -0400/teas/Tamarind%20Pop/28263-tamarind-pop?note=173901
Pineapple Cilantro Cream from Butiki TeasMy second sample from my Butiki Teas order. It's tasty. I guess because its a white tea, it tastes pretty light and I like the sweetness from the pineapple. I thought the cilantro would make it too herby I guess, but it's not. I'm not even sure I've tasted cilantro by itself, but I taste a little something that I'm assuming is the cilantro but its not overpowering or too strong.Sat, 11 May 2013 14:38:09 -0400/teas/Pineapple%20Cilantro%20Cream/33509-pineapple-cilantro-cream?note=173908
The Killer’s Vanilla from Butiki TeasYanno when this is iced, the mint comes through more strongly than when hot. I like it hot but the temperature requires iced tea lately.Tue, 14 May 2013 00:06:58 -0400/teas/The%20Killer%E2%80%99s%20Vanilla/29683-the-killers-vanilla?note=174320
Custard-Filled Maple Long John Honeybush from 52teasThis is good. I'd forgotten what I'd taken in my thermos today and drank it, I tasted maple and pudding strongly :) easy to guess what tea it was.Fri, 17 May 2013 04:20:18 -0400/teas/Custard-Filled%20Maple%20Long%20John%20Honeybush/26747-custard-filled-maple-long-john-honeybush?note=174849
Holiday Spiced Plum from The Republic of TeaThe taste is pretty light, I can taste the plum a little but not so much any spices. Steep longer?
*I got it from book club and it got lost in my pile o stuff lol. Thanks Josie :)Sat, 18 May 2013 15:09:33 -0400/teas/Holiday%20Spiced%20Plum/19238-holiday-spiced-plum?note=175045
Cookies & Cream Matcha - Black Matcha from Red Leaf TeaThis was really good. At first, I was smelling something flowery and was worried something was wrong. But upon mixing well, the chocolate cookie and cream was yummy. It was even better having it mixed in with sugar and milk. I took it iced like that to work a couple times. A nice treat for long, tired days and a good pick me up :)Sat, 18 May 2013 22:40:45 -0400/teas/Cookies%20&%20Cream%20Matcha%20-%20Black%20Matcha/30221-cookies-and-cream-matcha-black-matcha?note=175115
Pineapple Bacon Rooibos from 52teasHmm, thought I'd typed this in already when I had it a couple days ago at work but I guess not. This tea tastes like it's name. The dry leaf smelled mostly like pineapple gum but upon tasting it there's a savory taste of bacon and sweet pineapple. It's definitely something to try but not something I can drink everyday.Sat, 18 May 2013 22:47:35 -0400/teas/Pineapple%20Bacon%20Rooibos/35968-pineapple-bacon-rooibos?note=175119
Chocolate Mint Rooibos from Zen TeaThis is the best chocolate mint tea I've had so far... I mean, I haven't had a lot but I really like this one. The flavor is very strong with a nice balance of chocolate and mint. If it was watery mint tasting, it'd be a no go.Sun, 19 May 2013 07:03:26 -0400/teas/Chocolate%20Mint%20Rooibos/30504-chocolate-mint-rooibos?note=175147
Golden Fleece from Verdant TeaWed, 22 May 2013 05:22:12 -0400/teas/Golden%20Fleece/26684-golden-fleece?note=175658
Ginger Lemon Bash from TeavanaA little packet from the Christmas tea set thing... it is a weird tasting tea. It's fruity and sweet in a generic way and oddly... creamy? Not something I'm liking as an iced tea. I was hoping for stronger ginger/lemon taste. I'm not buying the christmas days set from Teavana next year no matter how discounted. I haven't really like any so far.Thu, 23 May 2013 04:47:01 -0400/teas/Ginger%20Lemon%20Bash/33353-ginger-lemon-bash?note=175833
Momo Oolong Super Grade from LupiciaIt's so peachy! I took this iced to work today, and was sad when I drank it all. It's not too strong a fruit taste like when I'm drinking my Teavana teas, and the green tea base is noticeable but not too strong.Thu, 23 May 2013 04:50:36 -0400/teas/Momo%20Oolong%20Super%20Grade/1244-momo-oolong-super-grade?note=175834
Cherry Cheesecake Genmaicha from 52teasThis was very tasty. I got a cherry syrup taste upon first tiny sip but not in an overpowering way. There is that roasty toasty genmaicha tea taste backing it. I like this one more than the browncoat genmaicha I had before from 52teas. I'm finishing up my thermos and kind of wishing I had more leaf to brew up some more.Thu, 23 May 2013 15:44:18 -0400/teas/Cherry%20Cheesecake%20Genmaicha/24678-cherry-cheesecake-genmaicha?note=175914
Momo Oolong Super Grade from LupiciaFri, 24 May 2013 05:46:41 -0400/teas/Momo%20Oolong%20Super%20Grade/1244-momo-oolong-super-grade?note=176030
Dreidels & Donuts from TealishThis tea smells really chocolatey dry and I was happy to see bits of chocolate too. It tasted ok, kind of like dark chocolate and also fruit. I totally burnt my tongue so I have enough to try another cup later which maybe I'll like it more sans injury :pSat, 25 May 2013 15:57:27 -0400/teas/Dreidels%20&%20Donuts/23365-dreidels-and-donuts?note=176249
Nuts & Jolts from HI Tea-ShopSat, 25 May 2013 16:13:59 -0400/teas/Nuts%20&%20Jolts/37271-nuts-and-jolts?note=176251
Pineapple Oolong from DAVIDsTEAI got this in a swap with Stephanie (Thanks :D)
It's a good tea, but I'm glad I got this in a swap just to try it out. I don't think I'll buy a whole of it. There's just something that I don't quite like.. I think it's the floral note in the smell and taste. It's very small part so it's not so bad I hate the tea, it just pings the wrong way. Otherwise, the pineapple tastes and smells like the dried pineapple rings with the crust of sugar all around it. There is a little tartness which I think adds to the pineapple-ness.Sun, 26 May 2013 05:33:01 -0400/teas/Pineapple%20Oolong/29100-pineapple-oolong?note=176349
Holy Basil Spa Blend from Verdant TeaI finished up this last of my little bit I ordered from Verdant Tea as a iced tea. It was really good - very cool and refreshing. If I was feeling under the weather this would be the tea I would want on hand.Tue, 28 May 2013 05:15:16 -0400/teas/Holy%20Basil%20Spa%20Blend/26273-holy-basil-spa-blend?note=176677
Goji Pop from DAVIDsTEAThis was not really as good as I thought it'd be though maybe it'd be a different story cold brewed. It had a tartness and also a metallic tang that was unpleasant. There's still enough for like one cup in the tin.Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:19:42 -0400/teas/Goji%20Pop/18251-goji-pop?note=177438
Buttered Rum (organic) from DAVIDsTEAThis was pretty yummy, all that's left of my sample... I ate it with my breakfast custard long John and it was so good with it. Very vanilla and smooth, and like rum candy but not in that too sweet way. Definitely makes up for the disappointing Goji Pop cup I had first. I thought it could be the water making the Goji Pop taste metallicky but the Buttered Rum came out well. This goes on my list of potential teas to buy next order.Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:24:10 -0400/teas/Buttered%20Rum%20(organic)/15252-buttered-rum-organic?note=177441
Stormy Night (organic) from DAVIDsTEAThanks to Allie for swapping :)
It's a good thing we had swapped for more than enough for one cup because for me, the extra leaf was important. The first cup i made was too watery. Adding more and steeping longer as Allie suggested was better. I didn't like it as much as I thought I would after reading the website description... and the chocolate melting left residue and oily stuff floating on the top. The stronger cup had better taste and I could taste the chocolate,cinnamon and coconut.Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:24:16 -0400/teas/Stormy%20Night%20(organic)/30854-stormy-night-organic?note=177962
Orange Dreamsicle from Tea DistrictI kind of forgot about my water when it was ready so it must have been a lower temp than 212 but it came out really well. It absolutely tastes like Orange Dreamsicle! I was thinking it would need some creamer and sugar to make it really taste like it but the vanilla and orange comes out strong without it. I might need to buy this... a lot of it. Thank you BrewTEAlly Sweet!Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:40:41 -0400/teas/Orange%20Dreamsicle/37558-orange-dreamsicle?note=178152
Powdered Benifuki from Den's TeaI got the little packet sample with my last order from Den's Tea. It sounded so healthy I was worried it'd taste horrible lol, but it's ok. It just tastes like mild seaweed. I may have used too much water, also the water was room temperature and neither hot or cold. Having things in it to suppress histamines, this might be a good present for my mom since she has pretty bad allergies at times. Wonder if it would help me when the vog is strong and I suffer with itchy eyes and runny nose? The little packet is the perfect size to carry around. Also, no clumps. When I plopped the whole thing in the bottle, there were clumpy bits so I thought it'd be like when i didn't sift and my matcha has clumps and stick that way even when shaken but the benefuki powder dissolved really nicely. Not even a chalky texture at all while drinking.Sat, 08 Jun 2013 04:01:34 -0400/teas/Powdered%20Benifuki/23660-powdered-benifuki?note=178598
Pineapple Bacon Rooibos from 52teasSat, 08 Jun 2013 04:18:40 -0400/teas/Pineapple%20Bacon%20Rooibos/35968-pineapple-bacon-rooibos?note=178599
Vicky's Sponge Cake from Bluebird Tea Co.This tasted good, but not exactly what I was expecting. The raspberry taste really comes out and there's a vanilla smoothness. I cold brewed a bit too and that was even better at bringing the vanilla-y taste out to match the raspberry. The raspberry pieces are visible in the dry mix and the smell is enticing. Thanks to moraiwe for swapping! I wanted to make an order but wasn't sure so getting to try this one out first is great.Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:50:31 -0400/teas/Vicky's%20Sponge%20Cake/36110-vickys-sponge-cake?note=178765
Banana Pudding Black Tea from 52teasIt smells like dried banana slices! I like it. The brewed tea tastes like bananas and keeps the strong banana smell too, it's slightly sweet and the coconut is pretty light. Makes me want pudding to eat too just to match up :)Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:59:01 -0400/teas/Banana%20Pudding%20Black%20Tea/37124-banana-pudding-black-tea?note=179098
Coco Chai Rooibos from DAVIDsTEAThis was yummy. It was sweet without adding anything and had enough spice to know it was a chai but not too much that it was too strong for my taste. I was a little worried it'd be too spicy and burn but it was smooth and tasty.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:16:11 -0400/teas/Coco%20Chai%20Rooibos/15697-coco-chai-rooibos?note=179355
Strawberry from LupiciaAh Strawberry... smells great. Like the Strawberry Vanilla that Lupicia does, the strawberry smell and taste are strong and sweet. I liked the strawberry vanilla better though since it has that added creaminess. I got the one sachet sample with my newsletter so I can't experiment too much but I'm sure it'd taste pretty good with sugar and creamer too.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:08:18 -0400/teas/Strawberry/21029-strawberry?note=179424
Cerisier from LupiciaMy sister bought a little of this and told me she liked it so I should try it. I smelled it and thought it smelled like dried apricots? When brewed it did taste really good, not sure if it's what most people would be expecting as I taste the black tea with a hint of sweet cherry syrup. I had thought it'd be like the sakura flower tea i had from Lupicia before but its not. It is still good, perhaps I will "help" her finish the package :)Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:11:14 -0400/teas/Cerisier/20443-cerisier?note=179473
Wonders of Kashmir from Della Terra TeasThis is a nice blend. I used a pretty low temp to brew because of the white tea, and other times I've tried white teas I think a lot of the time the water was too hot because it would have bitter tastes. This time, no bitterness! yay! It's a mild tasting tea and the fruitiness is pleasant. The aftertaste is more flowery than while you drink it. The more try different teas, I think that white teas are too subtle and finicky for me to buy many of them. This one might be a good iced tea candidate though, it came out better than the White Asian Pear I'd gotten from Teavana that I kept misbrewing so it tasted like I'd added some toxic chemical in. Thanks to BrewTEAlly Sweet for the sample :)Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:17:02 -0400/teas/Wonders%20of%20Kashmir/35287-wonders-of-kashmir?note=179726
Matcha au Lait Mix - Caramel from LupiciaI totally should have sifted this because it took forever stirring and trying to smash up matcha clumps but the good thing is that it took so long that the hot milk cooled to easy driving temperature by the time I was done. I used soy milk and it was soooooo good but maybe too thick so maybe I should water it down with a bit of water next time. It was a little clumpy at the end since the matcha settled so the matcha taste was really strong at the end. So I need to mix well next time... Or I could've added some hot water to draw it out.Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:16:41 -0400/teas/Matcha%20au%20Lait%20Mix%20-%20Caramel/11630-matcha-au-lait-mix-caramel?note=179735
Pu-erh Vanilla Mint from Zen TeaI forgot to log this, I think I'd meant to put it in but forgot so before i remove this from my cupboard.... It brewed up pretty dark. I like the balance of vanilla, mint & cinnamon with the vanilla and mint being most prominent. There was that odd Puerh smell at first but only faintly and then once brewed it was barely there. The tea had a nice smoothness and body to it. The rest of this is gone to a swap, on it's way. I'm not sure puerh's are for me or if I'm just not used to it yet.Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:39:48 -0400/teas/Pu-erh%20Vanilla%20Mint/30501-pu-erh-vanilla-mint?note=179803
Butterbeer from 52teasHuh, I didn't log this one either. This one I was so excited about but unfortunately I just couldn't keep it. If I kept the taste of what it should taste like in my mind it did taste like it. It just wasn't the treat I thought it would be. At the store, there was a butterbeer soda - very sweet, creamy and butterscotchy.... I think I thought it'd taste like that. Like someone said, the rootbeer is strong and not like the normal rootbeer you might normally drink but the real, crafted ones. The bite was too strong on this one so the rest after I tried it hot and cold went out for swaps. I do hate licorice so that may have contributed. Oh well, I had good swaps!Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:44:57 -0400/teas/Butterbeer/28141-butterbeer?note=179805
Wintergreen Woods from DAVIDsTEASo this was nice and minty and woodsy, a little sweet too because of the berries probably. I cold brewed it too and it was pretty good that way too. Those long stick type things that there are so much of though. They are a total pain to try to get out of the strainer. I use the Lupicia handy cooler, the strainer is long and my hand is too big to reach all the way down. It took some chopsticks to grab those long things out the bottom because no matter how I swished water around it wouldn't come out. It made its own little nest in there, twisted up and all. It was interesting to try.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:22:00 -0400/teas/Wintergreen%20Woods/23358-wintergreen-woods?note=180090
Kukicha from shizuokatea.comI'm going on through all the teas I have, trying to update my cupboard and see which ones I have enough of to send out to swap. I'm realizing I forget to log a lot... Oh well. This one brews up yellow and is warm and toasty in taste. I like it because its not veggie like green teas, not astringent at all, and it tastes like the tea we get at the restaurant. We took my dad out for Father's Day and shared a pot of tea that tasted just like this, it is a good one to pair with dinner.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:27:25 -0400/teas/Kukicha/16864-kukicha?note=180091
Blueberry Green Tea from Bentley'sPretty good as an iced tea, the blueberry comes out strongly.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:34:07 -0400/teas/Blueberry%20Green%20Tea/2019-blueberry-green-tea?note=180092
Matcha au Lait Mix - Caramel from LupiciaThis tastes soooo good. However, it seems like the package doesn't last all that long. I mean, on the one hand it's good because I want to reduce my stash piles but its not so good price per cup. And even though I sifted this time for me and dad there were still clumpy bits at the bottom. Is it really that important to get a chasen then? I used to have a mini whisk but it rusted so I've been using a fork to stir it up. I could swear I bought the strawberry mix too but can't find it anywhere... Time to clean.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:30:16 -0400/teas/Matcha%20au%20Lait%20Mix%20-%20Caramel/11630-matcha-au-lait-mix-caramel?note=180170
Dokudami Umami Herbal Tea from TeavanaI wasn't expecting too much after reading the other reviews but aww, I really like the taste of this tea so it's too bad that its been discontinued. The soybean mix makes the tea really taste and smell like kinako (sugary soybean powder). Makes me wish I had some kinako mocha to eat with it. Nice. I like soybeans, I should look for more teas with them. I'm pretty sure that Lupicia had been advertising one with black soybean or powder.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:35:42 -0400/teas/Dokudami%20Umami%20Herbal%20Tea/16231-dokudami-umami-herbal-tea?note=180172
Dreidels & Donuts from TealishNice, chocolate and fruit taste. I thought it was raspberry but I see its supposed to be strawberry. It's good that this is my last little bit; this time when I made the tea I burned my hand warming up my eggs. Last time I burnt my tongue drinking the tea. Cursed tea.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:17:42 -0400/teas/Dreidels%20&%20Donuts/23365-dreidels-and-donuts?note=180323
Pina Colada Honeybush from 52teasThank you for the swap and sacrificing some of this to send me, Stephanie. The pineapple part smells just like the pineapple from 52teas Pineapple & Bacon. I brewed it hot first and didn't really like it but cold brewed came out better. I can definitely taste the pineapple and coconut. I don't really like the artificial pineapple smell or flavor I guess. It's a nice sweet tea though.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:25:49 -0400/teas/Pina%20Colada%20Honeybush/3531-pina-colada-honeybush?note=180338
Cinnamon Chocolate Brownie from Simpson & VailThis was such a good smelling tea. I used a lot of leaf but it still came out a bit watery to me. I could taste the cinnamon and chocolate though. I like it but wished it were thicker/malty and stronger tasting to enjoy it more. Thanks to moraiwe for the swap.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:30:53 -0400/teas/Cinnamon%20Chocolate%20Brownie/21385-cinnamon-chocolate-brownie?note=180339
Brioche Organic Tea from American Tea RoomOh my... This is sooooo good. The smell and taste are delicious. I like the sweet almond taste a lot, this goes on my shopping list for sure. It's good plain and I'm sure would taste good with some sugar and milk too. I'm having it with my croissant breakfast sandwich and it goes well with it... and cookies :) A definite treat, thanks moraiwe!Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:34:49 -0400/teas/Brioche%20Organic%20Tea/11172-brioche-organic-tea?note=180462
Almond Sugar Cookie from Simpson & VailSince I had the ATR Brioche tea this morning I thought I'd try this one to see if it tasted similar because of the almonds. They look a lot alike, the S&V has more almond slivers though. The Almond Sugar Cookie is a nice tea, the almond taste is good but if I need to pick one almond tea I would take the Brioche because it seemed sweeter and I liked the cinnamon. The tea base was stronger and slightly more astringent in the Almond Sugar Cookie.
Forgot to add that I got this from swapping with moraiwe :) Many Thanks!Thu, 20 Jun 2013 17:42:00 -0400/teas/Almond%20Sugar%20Cookie/21388-almond-sugar-cookie?note=180492
Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake from 52teasIt's so hot that I've been cold brewing teas that I have a lot of even though it kind of seems like I should not or at the least that it's not like you would immediately think yes, this sounds like it would taste good cold. Not bad though, the pumpkin spicy taste is ok and it's creamy so cheesecake like. I think that I actually like it better hot but it's not horrible cold... But I don't think I'll be craving any more of this cold at least.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:08:32 -0400/teas/Caramel%20Pumpkin%20Cheesecake/30630-caramel-pumpkin-cheesecake?note=180494
Jessie's Tea from DAVIDsTEAI was worried how this would taste because I forgot to remove the tea and steeped it for about 6 minutes by accident. It was ok though, the lavender was super strong but not bad tasting. Not sure if this tea is something I really like and I wouldn't buy more of it but it's an ok tea to me.Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:57:15 -0400/teas/Jessie's%20Tea/14975-jessies-tea?note=180942
Cassis & Blueberry from LupiciaI do like the samples from Lupicia... Too bad you can't just buy 1 teabag every time so that trying different teas would be so easy. I like this one well enough, it is fruit smelling and the berry taste is strong enough. It would probably be a nice iced tea as well. I can't tell between various berry taste so it tastes good to me, kind of like jam/jelly. If my toaster still worked I would definitely have this tea with jam and toast in the morning.. I only found tangy honey mustard ruffles chips to eat so far.Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:09:06 -0400/teas/Cassis%20&%20Blueberry/6369-cassis-and-blueberry?note=181673
All Day Oolong from TeascentThanks to Teascent for the oolong sample! I got 2 teabags in a foil bag to try out. What I love about oolongs is that the leaves are so small when dry but really plump up when brewed. The teabag became like a little floating pillow :) I started sipping at about 5 minutes, and the tea was light and floral. It seems like a nice tea for snacking with since the taste is not too strong. The bag floated on the top because of the air bubble but was too hot to grab so I just drank the tea and left it floating but after about 7 minutes the flowery taste got stronger and I preferred the lighter taste so i grabbed a spoon to fish it out. The aftertaste was pretty light as well. It does hold up to resteeping well and did not lose taste. I think I'll give the second bag to my dad to try, he's been having light green teas lately and I think he'll like this one.Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:36:57 -0400/teas/All%20Day%20Oolong/38613-all-day-oolong?note=183132
Tiramisu from California Tea HouseA tea from a mystery swap, Thanks Shelley_Lorraine! This tea smells really good, and I definitely got the tiramisu type taste. But I somehow tasted a little maple? The rooibos taste is pretty strong in this one but it kind matches well with the flavoring I think but this isn't a tea I'd like to have a lot of. Good to try though definitely, a little treat :)Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:23:14 -0400/teas/Tiramisu/3188-tiramisu?note=183138
Cuba Libre Black Tea from 52teasHelped with the tree cutting today and this was a great iced tea cuz it's so very hot.Fri, 12 Jul 2013 21:04:28 -0400/teas/Cuba%20Libre%20Black%20Tea/35436-cuba-libre-black-tea?note=183418
Yuzu Sencha Green Tea from WegmansI have been slacking on coming on steepster and doing the tasting notes. Part of it is starting up the new school year and the other part is trying not to buy new teas! It is so hard when I see the sales and discussions... This is the first time trying this yuzu sencha green tea and it's a nice green tea. I don't get yuzu strongly but there is a little something there. I've been obsessed with yuzu since I got a yuzu honey in Japan last year. It was awesome and I can't find an online store that I can understand that I can buy it from :(. It's a rare rainy day here so I could drink this hot. I've also been sick so this feels great to drink, very comforting and mellow. Thanks to Judy for swapping with me for this, I really wanted to try it!Sat, 10 Aug 2013 15:41:42 -0400/teas/Yuzu%20Sencha%20Green%20Tea/34956-yuzu-sencha-green-tea?note=186869
Organic Island Green Tea from Mauna Kea TeaLast cup of this. Hopefully I'll see it at another craft fair or some thing. It's a nice green tea with warm, toasty flavor. :)Sat, 10 Aug 2013 16:33:38 -0400/teas/Organic%20Island%20Green%20Tea/33149-organic-island-green-tea?note=186884
Yuzu Sencha Green Tea from WegmansThis is good as an iced tea. I like the citrus flavor that comes out in it. It's pretty light and refreshing, I definitely think that cold is how I'll be using the rest of this. I'll have to see how it goes cold-brewed (more time for me to sleep in on the morning before packing for work). Thanks again to Jude. Now I should find a yuzu tea that I can get easily on my own :)Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:33:18 -0400/teas/Yuzu%20Sencha%20Green%20Tea/34956-yuzu-sencha-green-tea?note=187412
Quatre Fruits Rouges from Nina's ParisWow, this tea is sweet and fruity. I like it. The cherry really stands out and I don't think any other tea I've tried so far has this strong of a cherry taste. It totally reminds me of some candy that I can't remember the name of. I've been mostly drinking stuff that I've already had trying to "get through" the stash but wanted to finally try new tea. It's a holiday today so I have time to enjoy the tea, good time for tasting. Thanks to Laurent for asking me what I'd like to try when I made an order. Nina's Tea has awesome customer service!Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:55:19 -0400/teas/Quatre%20Fruits%20Rouges/36210-quatre-fruits-rouges?note=187789
Toffee Dream from Zen TeaI wasn't expecting much of this since I haven't really like the white teas I've had a whole lot. I think they come off too delicately for me. But this tastes great. It smelled like toffee, it tasted like toffee - sweet and nutty, stronger than I was expecting too but not so much that it is horribly artificial either. I like it so much I didn't ask if anyone else at home wanted to try... I know, not nice. Next time...Sun, 18 Aug 2013 01:34:08 -0400/teas/Toffee%20Dream/30458-toffee-dream?note=187998
Scorpio from Nina's ParisThis is a pretty good one, thanks for the sample Laurent. I kind of forgot it so it must have steeped like 10+ minutes but still turned out good. It totally does taste like peaches, apricot and cream but the taste changes as it cools. I tasted more cream when it was hotter and then at the end the apricot was strongest. I wonder how why they chose this flavoring for Scorpio? I would've thought something bolder but its nice. I like samples, I like apricot but not a lot so I don't think I'd buy it to drink often.Sun, 18 Aug 2013 15:28:50 -0400/teas/Scorpio/34934-scorpio?note=188063
White Christmas from 52teasSun, 18 Aug 2013 16:40:00 -0400/teas/White%20Christmas/33267-white-christmas?note=188077
Pistachio Ice Cream from Butiki TeasThis is a nice tea but If I didn't know it was pistachio ice cream I don't think I'd be able to tell. It's nutty and smooth vanilla but I dunno if I got a specifically pistachio ice cream vibe. All the same it is a good tea that is easy to drink.Tue, 20 Aug 2013 23:20:08 -0400/teas/Pistachio%20Ice%20Cream/22857-pistachio-ice-cream?note=188473
Mount Gray from Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine TeaWhoa. This is STRONG. I made it for iced tea.. so even slightly more diluted than normal it was almost too strong. There's so much of it too so I'll be drinking this for a while. This is my first tin of tea from Damn Fine Tea, it came with a cute magnet and all... wonder if all the teas are so strong. Smells great dry and brewed.Tue, 20 Aug 2013 23:22:53 -0400/teas/Mount%20Gray/35855-mount-gray?note=188474
Phoenix Dancong- Heavenly Fragrance (Tong Tian Xiang) from Peony Tea S.Definitely a nice smelling tea but tastes good too. There's no way to do multiple short steeping before work in the morning unfortunately so I have yet to try that way. Still this is a warm, toasty tasting tea. Even if I forgot it steeping while I was getting my lunch packed for the day it came out without bitterness. It's tasty all by itself.Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:21:41 -0400/teas/Phoenix%20Dancong-%20Heavenly%20Fragrance%20(Tong%20Tian%20Xiang)/28486-phoenix-dancong-heavenly-fragrance-tong-tian-xiang?note=188705
Yume from LupiciaAhh, sweet strawberry and vanilla. It's good but I steeped it a little too long and the vanilla was way stronger than any strawberry taste. It's good, tastes familiar... The smell is yummy.Tue, 27 Aug 2013 05:11:43 -0400/teas/Yume/10268-yume?note=189386
Grapefruit Green from LupiciaMy free Lupicia sample this month... This is nice and citrusy. I don't really like real grapefruit, it has a weird aftertaste and is kind of bitter tasting to me. But this is good, it has the grapefruit taste without the bitter weird aftertaste. It steeped pretty dark green for a short minute half steep but wasn't too strong at all. I like the aftertaste. I think it'd be good cold, too bad I don't live near my Lupicia. I got a flyer in my newsletter too for a couple free sample bags if you bring in the flyer to the Ala Moana location, I wonder if you could pick what kind? I guess I could send my flyer to my buddy and get her to pick it up if she's going... Why do we not have a road between islands? It'd improve the economy, I'd shop a lot. :PSun, 01 Sep 2013 01:43:51 -0400/teas/Grapefruit%20Green/4338-grapefruit-green?note=190208
Pistachio Ice Cream from Butiki TeasI tried this with condensed milk and if this was an ice cream, I'd buy it for sure. Even though its a light tea, the taste comes through the milk and sweetness well. It's a nice treat this morning. I had to chose this one because I saw it is on sale now at Butiki Teas so I was thinking about ordering. I've been really trying not to order anything but it is so very tempting... but I do have enough to hold off for at least a little while though... Who am I kidding? Everywhere has new fall teas. It's only a matter of time before I cave.Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:26:35 -0400/teas/Pistachio%20Ice%20Cream/22857-pistachio-ice-cream?note=190250
Thé sur la Lune from Nina's ParisDamn, steepster ate my tasting note :( I don't want to re type but I guess I will a little. I was hoping for more fruity variety in this one but mostly got blueberry and maybe some raspberry taste. I was hoping to get some taste of passion fruit at least but nope. I almost bought a bag of it, so it's great to have samples before. Thanks for the sample Laurent :)Sun, 01 Sep 2013 14:58:00 -0400/teas/Th%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20Lune/34924-the-sur-la-lune?note=190255
Mi Xian Black from Butiki TeasI totally had thought that I had done a tasting note on this, specially because this is my last cup worth of it but I haven't seen it. It is a nice tea, mellow and faintly sweet. I can kinda taste honey and something fruit-like. It does stand well for resteeps and if I had more patience I could keep going... but I really don't so 3x is where I end it. It's a nice snack tea - goes well with my crispy cookies. They're new products at the store and are like mini sugar toasts. :) I have gone to Big Island Candies 3 times in the past week to prepare for my weekend trip to Oahu and meeting... so I figured I should pick up at least one thing to eat right now. The cashier even recognized me today, promise to self: next meeting I will plan my buying better - either wait till the last moment and go once or spread it out to not all in the same week. Hope no one thoughts just came every day to mooch free samples lol.Fri, 06 Sep 2013 03:04:35 -0400/teas/Mi%20Xian%20Black/28778-mi-xian-black?note=191000
Almond Cream from Capital TeasThank you Nicole for this tea, from her generous stash reduction :) Oh my goodness, this past week has been so busy I haven't gotten an earlier chance to try or do tasting notes :(. I've been getting home late and sleeping like the dead lol. I thought I could be coming down with something but I think it was wishful thinking so I could stay home :)
I think ever since getting to taste the ATR Brioche tea that I decided that I should try more almond teas. The taste I was expecting was different than what I got. The almond taste was sweet but fake, more like amaretto and for some reason there was a slight sour taste like sour cream maybe? It was ok but doesn't make my future shopping list.Sat, 21 Sep 2013 23:36:22 -0400/teas/Almond%20Cream/11950-almond-cream?note=193583
Jade Oolong from Little Red Cup Tea Co.This tea has a strong floral, green taste. It holds up well for multiple steeps of it. I definitely prefer shorter steeps since I went a little long at first and the floral taste was too strong. It does have a dry mouth effect after a while. I got hungry and ate some Milano melts cookies with it. The cookies are so sweet that together with the tea, it all tasted really decadent and just right to start my lazy morning. No more school for a week, oh the relief... I'm going to try really hard not to think of my students and just relax. Oh! Also with the sample came a cute bookmark that had steeping and tea info so that was helpful.
Thank you for the free sample Little Red Cup Tea Company!Sat, 05 Oct 2013 17:10:33 -0400/teas/Jade%20Oolong/40090-jade-oolong?note=196220
Tiger Assam from Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine TeaI bought the 3 tin pack of this, Mount gray and Double Knit, and at first I was worried it seems like a lot of tea... But I've slowly been going through it and am actually almost out of this one. I've found it to be a good tea to brew in the morning and carry along iced for throughout the day. It's pretty strong but has nice flavor and is a nice pick me up in the afternoon. I have been having it everyday and I think it's really grown on me.Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:33:45 -0400/teas/Tiger%20Assam/28374-tiger-assam?note=196237
Paradise Green from LupiciaIt's good that this was my free sample with this month's newsletter because I would be so sad if I'd bought a whole package of it. I thought it'd have a nice crisp citrus taste because it'd be like the grapefruit green. Nope. It's a hard taste for me to describe but I know I definitely don't like it. Slightly overripe fruit? Something's not sitting right with me. Disappointed... I feel like I should brew something I do like to get rid of the taste left in my mouth...Mon, 07 Oct 2013 03:41:28 -0400/teas/Paradise%20Green/3585-paradise-green?note=196488
Gao Shan High Mountain Black Tea from Yezi TeaHaha! Found the little box of samples I got from Yezi Tea. I'd put it on the dresser to try but then some papers fell on it and I couldn't find it yesterday. Today might be an even better day to drink tea though as it's been raining and a little cold... finally Winter weather is coming. It's a nice deal when a company will let you try their tea in sample size and for only the price of shipping for sure.
This tea smells yummy, like baked goods. It's a smooth tea that tastes pretty good. It has some faint chocolate taste, more like dark chocolate than milk and the smokey taste is more detectable as an aftertaste. The chocolate taste comes out more as the tea cooled. Even though the smoky taste isn't really strong or offensive, I think generally this tea is not one I'd buy more of but the taste is kind of intriguing like maybe I would get a little more...ok, so I'm just indecisive. Thanks to Yezi Tea!Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:00:12 -0400/teas/Gao%20Shan%20High%20Mountain%20Black%20Tea/40228-gao-shan-high-mountain-black-tea?note=196735
Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong from Yezi TeaSteepster ate my note... Aw. Anyway, I had this sample yesterday and man I can taste the smoke. The smoky taste lingers and makes me think about those long gone days where I smoked hours during finals and hung around friends who smoked a lot too (no smoking for me now). Those are dangerous, tempting thoughts... so I don't think I should drink this often lol. Other than that I don't get much else and I'd really liked the description of chestnuts and cinnamon - it's not a bad tasting tea or bitter but it's not one for me.Fri, 11 Oct 2013 03:31:51 -0400/teas/Zheng%20Shan%20Xiao%20Zhong/39723-zheng-shan-xiao-zhong?note=197135
Yi Fu Chun Black Tea from Yezi TeaThanks Yezi Tea for the samples! Out of the 3 samples of black tea that I requested, this is the winner for me. It's got a slightly smoky taste but has got a sweet, yummy taste that I can't quite place. I could drink more of this one so whenever I get to place an order, I must remember to get this one. Funny because I almost didn't get this one because I thought I should try one of their puerh teas since otherwise you'd have to buy a whole lot of it but thought nah, the description for this lured me in more.Fri, 11 Oct 2013 03:42:36 -0400/teas/Yi%20Fu%20Chun%20Black%20Tea/39665-yi-fu-chun-black-tea?note=197136
Vietnam Black OP1 from Single Origin TeasFri, 11 Oct 2013 16:18:13 -0400/teas/Vietnam%20Black%20OP1/40620-vietnam-black-op1?note=197223
Vietnam Black OP1 from Single Origin TeasThis was a tasty cup this morning. It's strong and does seem like it would go with some chai spices and even milk. I don't know if I steeped too long but it's just shy of being astringent. It's a little sweet somehow and a bit peppery at times. Thank you Single Origin Teas for the generous sized sample, I wouldn't have found you otherwise :)Sat, 19 Oct 2013 15:41:10 -0400/teas/Vietnam%20Black%20OP1/40620-vietnam-black-op1?note=198431
Cotton Candy from Southern Boy TeasWow, I haven't done a tasting note in a while. I decided to try this SBT Cotton Candy to break in my new Takeya pitcher. Never had these, but they are really convenient and easy to make. It smelled really good both dry and brewed. Somehow though when I tasted it I thought of marshmallows rather than cotton candy. I like it!Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:26:51 -0500/teas/Cotton%20Candy/28368-cotton-candy?note=202548
Boston Blend from Harney & SonsIt's nice purchasing small packs of things so I can try a little of this or that and not waste too much money. I bought the sampler from Teasipper and have been waiting for cooler weather to dive in. And I've been lazy :). This is kinda nice but I couldn't tell without reading the description what it was supposed to be tasting like... I like it but I don't love it... Tastes good with cookies :DTue, 12 Nov 2013 22:31:44 -0500/teas/Boston%20Blend/6339-boston-blend?note=202550
Orchard Spice from Verdant TeaIf I can increase the tea I drink by the time it gets to Black Friday/Cyber Monday I can buy with less guilt right? Lemme drink more tea... So I got a small pack of this when. Verdant was having the blend sale... I'd wanted to try the Laoshan Black Genmaicha too but it was gone then. :( Anyway, this has a sweet smell and very apple cinnamony. I thought I'd really like it based on the reviews but it's watery to me. The taste isn't strong enough somehow like I was expecting and I hate that the cinnamon will sludge at the bottom. It was really gross at the end of the cup, and I even tried it with the mesh infuser after the first cup. It makes an alright cold tea but again it's taste is pretty weak.Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:38:37 -0500/teas/Orchard%20Spice/40005-orchard-spice?note=202552
Neapolitan Ice Cream from Southern Boy Iced TeasWow, I'm impressed with these SBT's! It really tastes like Neapolitan ice cream somehow. It has a nice creamy aftertaste and totally reminds me of those astronaut ice cream packs (which I love and try to buy whenever I see them).Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:47:46 -0500/teas/Neapolitan%20Ice%20Cream/28506-neapolitan-ice-cream?note=202868
Orange Chocolate Sweet Spice from TeavanaWent to Oahu for my friend's wedding and spent way too much money shopping. I went to Teavana to see if I could use my birthday reward at their store and I could! But along the way... Bought the holiday tea box as well. Weather here has gone back to being too hot for hot drinks yet,so I made a bunch of this iced. It's got strong flavor and the name of the tea does match up to the taste but there's something I don't like. Maybe it'll be better when it's done hot, but for now I'd say no to buying more.Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:29:07 -0500/teas/Orange%20Chocolate%20Sweet%20Spice/41245-orange-chocolate-sweet-spice?note=203806
Ginseng Oolong from Single Origin TeasI've never tried any Ginseng Oolong before and it looked interesting, like little green rocks and ginseng is supposed to give a person energy right so I requested this one to sample from Single Origin Teas. Thanks Single Origin Teas for the free samples but this tea doesn't agree with me. There was enough to make a few cups to try but I just cannot get into it. It's the - licorice - for sure, and sadly I've never liked it much but didn't think it'd be strong as it is. I think if you like that taste, it'd be a good tasting tea for you because the oolong smell and taste is nice as well.Sun, 01 Dec 2013 15:44:57 -0500/teas/Ginseng%20Oolong/40632-ginseng-oolong?note=205904
Yu Lu Yan Cha Black from Verdant TeaSo this is IT for my bag of Yu Lu Yan Cha Black that I'd bought last year from Verdant Tea. It's been fun, I'm sad to see you go but excited since I totally bought a lot of tea from this year's Black Friday sales! This tea iced or hot is good but I made less mistakes cold brewing than hot. At times, I think I steeped too long and it got a little bitter and hard to drink a lot of... but I like the dark, little chocolaty taste of it and it's got a nice strong taste.Tue, 03 Dec 2013 16:51:30 -0500/teas/Yu%20Lu%20Yan%20Cha%20Black/32424-yu-lu-yan-cha-black?note=206283
White Chocolate Mousse Tea from Culinary TeasHad this for my morning tea with cookies. This is a good dessert tea but better to go short on the steeping time, I left my first cup for a tad of 3 minutes and it was too much, bitter. This second cup hits the spot, slightly sweet and creamy chocolate taste. I love the weekend so sad that tomorrow is Monday... but on the plus side, my Verdant Tea Black Friday order should be coming in :)Sun, 08 Dec 2013 15:28:47 -0500/teas/White%20Chocolate%20Mousse%20Tea/6080-white-chocolate-mousse-tea?note=207228
Pink Lemonade from Southern Boy TeasThis one is pretty good but not especially memorable either way. At least I don't hate it... but I was hoping for stronger pink lemonade taste.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:11:01 -0500/teas/Pink%20Lemonade/38170-pink-lemonade?note=208249
Rainbow Sherbet from Southern Boy TeasThis one is really good, I get a nice fruit and cream taste. I thought that sherbet would be a little tart but it wasn't, so that'd be my only gripe. I'd reorder this one...Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:13:57 -0500/teas/Rainbow%20Sherbet/28508-rainbow-sherbet?note=208336
Nutmeg Cream from Butiki TeasThis is the first tea I opened from the Amoda Tea box (which I subscribed for just cuz of the special Butiki Tea blends). I really love this tea, the smell and taste are yummy and very holiday eggnog like with the cream and nutmeg. All the cups of this I've had have been enjoyable. I'll be sad when my little bag is all gone.... which will be soon.Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:13:33 -0500/teas/Nutmeg%20Cream/42267-nutmeg-cream?note=209238
SBT: Cucumber Melon from 52teasThis was a good iced tea today, it's a refreshing taste... Light but definitely tastes like the name. Not something I'd crave though, but nice enough.Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:17:29 -0500/teas/SBT:%20Cucumber%20Melon/40962-sbt-cucumber-melon?note=209240
SBT: Earl Grey from 52teasWow, this is really strong. It's alright but I wouldn't buy it again...Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:49:27 -0500/teas/SBT:%20Earl%20Grey/39027-sbt-earl-grey?note=209466
Champagne Rosé from LupiciaThis a nice and tasty tea. Definitely got a strong strawberry taste, does it really have a champagne taste though? The swirly silver bits are fun too...Thu, 26 Dec 2013 15:51:46 -0500/teas/Champagne%20Ros%C3%A9/6301-champagne-rose?note=210832
Jun Chiyabari Second Flush Nepal from Single Origin TeasSat, 28 Dec 2013 00:58:29 -0500/teas/Jun%20Chiyabari%20Second%20Flush%20Nepal/38961-jun-chiyabari-second-flush-nepal?note=211138
Cookie from LupiciaI love Cookie, it smells yummy and tastes bakey too. I got this teabag from the newsletter a while back. I used to buy this one in college, I'd kind of forgotten until I opened it up and smelled it. If I didn't already have so much tea then I'd go get some of this next time I go up to Honolulu. I'm getting a lingering mellow vanilla taste which is totally going well with my pastry breakfast. It is really good with milk too.Sun, 09 Feb 2014 14:00:34 -0500/teas/Cookie/2344-cookie?note=223408
Black Tea from Shan ValleyI put off writing a tasting note on this because I thought I just made it wrong when I tried it the first time. The morning rush before going to work May not be the best time to try new teas... But, on my lazy Saturday morning the results were the same unfortunately. This tea for me has a little smokiness and was really strongly bitter. It tasted better with some creamer, but this isn't something I'd buy more of.Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:50:52 -0500/teas/Black%20Tea/39673-black-tea?note=228610
Mountain Organic Indonesian Black Tea from Tea At SeaTea At Sea does samples well, and the little cork sailboat is definitely cute! It's a tasty black tea. It's got a strong, yummy taste - a little baky, sweet - and went well with my breakfast anpan. Nothing about it that I didn't like. Happy day... I love Saturdays.Sat, 01 Mar 2014 14:55:24 -0500/teas/Mountain%20Organic%20Indonesian%20Black%20Tea/39420-mountain-organic-indonesian-black-tea?note=228611
Mountain Organic Indonesian Oolong Tea from Tea At SeaThanks to Tea At Sea for sending out samples! I like this oolong, it's got that floral taste but it's not too strong for me. It was a really light yellow color when steeped the first time.. maybe it wasn't long enough but I liked the mild taste and could taste a little sweetness. I steeped it a couple more times and it was good.Mon, 03 Mar 2014 01:58:36 -0500/teas/Mountain%20Organic%20Indonesian%20Oolong%20Tea/39421-mountain-organic-indonesian-oolong-tea?note=228939
Valley Green Tea from Shan ValleyI am not having luck with the Shan Valley teas... I brewed at about 175 degrees so I thought it'd be ok. It really wasn't bitter, just strong. It's too bad that it was a strong taste because I didn't like the taste... it was too much like I'm eating my lawn. I haven't had a green tea with this taste, it's totally not for me. I'll definitely try again (in a while), never know maybe it was a fluke.Wed, 05 Mar 2014 03:33:57 -0500/teas/Valley%20Green%20Tea/39671-valley-green-tea?note=229368
Passion Fruit Black Tea from Teajo TeasThis was awesome! I got it in a sampler pack and it was hard to pick. I'm glad I tried this one as the first from Teajo because now I'm looking forward to going through the pack. I did it as an iced tea since I had made a green tea hot. I hated the green tea so I drank this to try get the taste out and it was sooooo good. Fruity and juicy, it tastes like I added passion fruit juice to it. I would buy this again.Wed, 05 Mar 2014 03:38:37 -0500/teas/Passion%20Fruit%20Black%20Tea/8334-passion-fruit-black-tea?note=229370
Valley Green Tea from Shan ValleySo this tea is totally not to my taste. Is this taste the mineral taste? because it reminds me of that taste you get from blood... metallic. Did not even want to finish the cup :(Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:45:11 -0500/teas/Valley%20Green%20Tea/39671-valley-green-tea?note=230119
Troika from Kusmi TeaThis is nice, it's got a light citrus kick. Thanks to Nicole, for the tea! Definitely a relief from the tea I tried earlier, tasted yuck. This is a good one to have with snackies :) I'm trying to figure out what to eat.... I'm watching Man v Food and really want like 5 grilled cheese sandwiches. Even though the guy looks like he's not going to make it, the gooey cheese looks sooooo good. My town needs a grilled cheese truck too...Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:57:07 -0500/teas/Troika/7683-troika?note=230128
Apple Cinnamon Coffeecake from Simpson & VailYay, Spring Break! No students, no PARENTS for one whole week :)
This tea smells awesome and tastes pretty good too. Definitely nice cinnamon and apple taste. I made the mistake of drinking it with my McD's breakfast burrito with salsa so the taste was a little funky but now that I'm done and ate cookies, definitely a nice dessert tea.Mon, 17 Mar 2014 14:09:18 -0400/teas/Apple%20Cinnamon%20Coffeecake/21421-apple-cinnamon-coffeecake?note=232191
Umbreon from Custom-Adagio TeasI'm glad I got to check out the fandom sampler sale before all the sets were gone even though I missed out on the firefly one. So I got the Pokemon one and Sherlock. Some spilled out from one of the tins but I can't tell which one but the box smelled good and it can't be too much. I randomly picked out this tin and it's pretty good. At first it was too strong with ginger and spice but as it cooled it was better. The cinnamon makes it sweet and I like the vanilla in it. Seems like it would be better with milk so I'll try that way next time hopefully.Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:15:19 -0400/teas/Umbreon/43780-umbreon?note=232711
Tiger Monk from Temple RoadI like this oolong :) it's got a nice taste, not really strong even though it steeped for 6 minutes like the package said to so I was a little surprised at that. I like that it's not like some other oolongs in that it has that strong flowery taste. This is more that warm, toasty...is it nutty? Type of taste. It's not too sweet so it went well with my chosen breakfast of cinnamon roll loaf with frosting all over it... So good and yummy. And now to clean out my tea stuff. I would drink a lot more tea if someone would just make it for me on demand :D. Thank you for the sample, Temple Road!Sat, 22 Mar 2014 14:41:34 -0400/teas/Tiger%20Monk/44747-tiger-monk?note=233336
Umbreon from Custom-Adagio TeasMade this for the morning with half milk, half water and honey. My throat wasn't feeling so good so I thought the milk and honey would help it. It tasted good but the mess it made in my finum was not even funny. It was so stuck it couldn't even fully drain when I took it out. I hope I'll remember to use a filter bag instead next time. I'm not sure I taste much flavor beyond it being a chai.Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:08:16 -0400/teas/Umbreon/43780-umbreon?note=233711
Mountain Roasted Green Tea from Shan ValleySo from the 3 teas I bought samples from Shan Valley Tea, this one is not so bad. Kind of faint praise, but I guess their teas are just not to my taste. This one had a very slight roasted taste so it wasn't so green and seaweed like as the other green sample but that totally came out more when I had let it sit and cool. I really wanted to like these teas but oh well, I guess. And I can't be too unhappy, it was cheap to try them.Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:17:35 -0400/teas/Mountain%20Roasted%20Green%20Tea/39672-mountain-roasted-green-tea?note=235136
Organic Black Forest Cake from Naked Teas GaloreThis is a pretty yummy tea. The cherry is pretty strong, kind of grenadine like and at times almost syrupy. I like the dry smell and the lingering rose and cherry taste. I don't get so much chocolate but sometimes I got it more than others.Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:24:54 -0400/teas/Organic%20Black%20Forest%20Cake/41435-organic-black-forest-cake?note=235139
SBT: Pumpkin Pie Crepe with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce from 52teasMy kickstarter iced teas finally came in! It feels like so long, I was going to cave and just order some from the website since it seems that'd be faster but here they have arrived! I picked this one out of all of them because - c'mon just look at the name... It sounds awesome, I would order it for dessert absolutely. Unfortunately maybe it just was not possible to live up that. It does taste really good but I'm not getting a whole lot that reminds me of a pumpkin pie crepe with vanilla bean ice cream. I think I'm getting mostly chocolate taste. There's a little bit that could be the pumpkin and vanilla but if I didn't know what it was meant to be I don't know that I would have it figured out. Regardless it's a tasty tea and I'm glad I got 2 bags of it and can resteep it one more time.Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:21:01 -0400/teas/SBT:%20Pumpkin%20Pie%20Crepe%20with%20Vanilla%20Bean%20Ice%20Cream%20and%20Chocolate%20Sauce/44539-sbt-pumpkin-pie-crepe-with-vanilla-bean-ice-cream-and-chocolate-sauce?note=235987
Mountain Organic Indonesian Green Tea from Tea At SeaThanks Tea at Sea for the sample of this! I like it as it's a pleasant green tea. It has a very green taste but in a way that I like, not in a grassy way. It is mild, or maybe 3 minutes is not long enough but I liked it that way. I can't believe the weekend is over already :( it's the most time I get to enjoy doing nothing...Mon, 07 Apr 2014 04:19:26 -0400/teas/Mountain%20Organic%20Indonesian%20Green%20Tea/39419-mountain-organic-indonesian-green-tea?note=236626
Caramel Toffee from Octavia TeaWhy is the weather so weird lately? Took a nap and when I woke up for dinner.... sssoooo cccold. So I had this tea with dinner. It's nice and warm :) the caramel toffee taste is tasty. I don't think I like it enough that I'd have bought a whole tin of it. It's good that I got it from my amoda tea box so it's more sample size.Wed, 09 Apr 2014 01:25:20 -0400/teas/Caramel%20Toffee/45036-caramel-toffee?note=236986
SBT: Orange Creamsicle from 52teasThis tastes just like the name! At first I thought that the orange taste was too sharp but it has grown on me or it mellowed itself out. I didn't even add sugar and I love it. I don't know how Frank does it but it's such a good orange creamsicle taste.Wed, 09 Apr 2014 01:31:06 -0400/teas/SBT:%20Orange%20Creamsicle/43079-sbt-orange-creamsicle?note=236987
Soba Cha Deep Roast from SteepsterAhhhh... Good. I love this right now. The roasted barley taste is really yummy. I saw some reviews on how it tastes like honey smackers and thought yeah! That's it! I'm happy this was the first tea I tried from the free steepster select box I got. Don't know if I can afford to keep the subscription going but if I like the other tea samples as much, I think I'm in trouble :)Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:33:41 -0400/teas/Soba%20Cha%20Deep%20Roast/45166-soba-cha-deep-roast?note=238898
Hunan Dark Tea from Tea SourceSoooo.... it tastes good. I get that oolong sort of taste from it. I wish my taste buds were better because I don't really get all the tastes like grape or whatnot. It's good though. Ah, Happy Easter! Tea and chocolate bunnies :). I did 2 steeps, I don't know how people do more I just can't drink that much.Sun, 20 Apr 2014 16:46:51 -0400/teas/Hunan%20Dark%20Tea/45165-hunan-dark-tea?note=239233
S'mores from Della Terra TeasIt's a little cold this morning so I thought I'd try this one. I bought it from Shadowfall's sale. It smelled yummy and tastes good. I don't get graham cracker and marshmallow but the chocolate tastes good. Not one that I'm gonna buy later though. My sister bought dill herb dip and the smell is permeating the house! so I'm nose deep in my cup inhaling the good smells. Not that I don't like dill but the constant smell is irritating, don't like herby smells that much.Sat, 26 Apr 2014 15:26:42 -0400/teas/S'mores/29662-smores?note=240212
Honey Ginger from Southern Boy TeasHuh, this one just didn't work for me. Whether smell or taste, was not something I got along with... which kind of sucked since it was the only drink I had so I kept drinking it at work today haha. So it was horrible but just didn't appeal to me. Bummer.Tue, 29 Apr 2014 04:36:39 -0400/teas/Honey%20Ginger/43704-honey-ginger?note=240643
Strawberry Zabaglione from Southern Boy Iced TeasStrawberry and cream! Yummy :) This is a good one, but I still have some other strawberry cream teas that I have so this one is not one I'll have to order again any time soon.Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:51:20 -0400/teas/Strawberry%20Zabaglione/40957-strawberry-zabaglione?note=240962
Sencha (Pyramid Tea Bag) from Den's TeaI seem to have a lot of caffeine free tea, not really what I'm looking for early in the morning when I'm trying to gate it together enough not to call in to stay home from work today. After some peeking around, I found this green tea. It tastes good... warm and light. Not too grass or vegetable like some greens are. Today is such a dingy day, rainy... woulda been a good day to stay home. But I'm at work, helping with testing like a good counselor.Thu, 01 May 2014 14:47:05 -0400/teas/Sencha%20(Pyramid%20Tea%20Bag)/7303-sencha-pyramid-tea-bag?note=241199
Genmaicha Extra Green Tea in Pyramids tea bags (Green Sampler Pack) from Den's TeaThis was good for the morning wake up call. It had a robust green tea taste but is not unpleasant. Definitely stronger tasting than the sencha I drank yesterday morning. The tea was a bit cloudy/murky looking maybe from the powder. Good.Fri, 02 May 2014 17:29:37 -0400/teas/Genmaicha%20Extra%20Green%20Tea%20in%20Pyramids%20tea%20bags%20(Green%20Sampler%20Pack)/28954-genmaicha-extra-green-tea-in-pyramids-tea-bags-green-sampler-pack?note=241458
Silver Bud Ya Bao from Tea SourceInteresting tea. Never had tea that looks like these buds do. After it brews the 2.5 minutes, it looks like it's still just water but it has a light, citrus flavor. It's nice, not something I'd drink a lot of but it's kind of lemony to me. Smells good too.Sun, 04 May 2014 14:20:44 -0400/teas/Silver%20Bud%20Ya%20Bao/45164-silver-bud-ya-bao?note=241797
Vanilla Cola Iced Black Tea from Southern Boy TeasThis is really good. I wouldn't mind getting more next time I order tea. It really does taste like vanilla cola... Flat, but yeah really nice.Mon, 05 May 2014 20:01:53 -0400/teas/Vanilla%20Cola%20Iced%20Black%20Tea/40956-vanilla-cola-iced-black-tea?note=242023
SBT: Cherry Limeade from 52teasNope, this isn't one that I particularly like. I can taste the lime well but I don't get cherry, and it certainly doesn't remind me of cherry limeade. Hmm, and it's not one that's grown on me either.Thu, 08 May 2014 15:59:17 -0400/teas/SBT:%20Cherry%20Limeade/44180-sbt-cherry-limeade?note=242591
Jasmin Mandarin from LupiciaSun, 11 May 2014 00:54:54 -0400/teas/Jasmin%20Mandarin/5101-jasmin-mandarin?note=243043
SBT: Coconut Cream Pie from 52teasCold brewed this and it's powerful. The taste and smell is totally spot on for me. So much so that I may have overdosed on it because it tasted so good :)Sun, 11 May 2014 22:46:48 -0400/teas/SBT:%20Coconut%20Cream%20Pie/40963-sbt-coconut-cream-pie?note=243207
Laos Black #05 from SteepsterIt's alright... Nothing special to me but tasted like a black tea. Dry and a little bitter at times.Tue, 13 May 2014 04:36:04 -0400/teas/Laos%20Black%20%2305/45167-laos-black-number-05?note=243430
Monkey Fart from Southern Boy TeasThis is a good banana tea, not sure if I like bananas enough that I'd buy a lot of this but it goes on my 'maybe I should throw one of these in my next order' list. So much banana, clearly that I searched banana fart instead of monkey it was on my mind. I would like a fresh banana, so I could add it to my peanut butter jelly lunch tomorrow. None at home though, and I'm not leaving to get bananas at this hour.Wed, 14 May 2014 04:49:42 -0400/teas/Monkey%20Fart/28505-monkey-fart?note=243622
Cotton Candy from Southern Boy TeasI really like this one. It's got a nice cotton candy taste, sweet & fluffy :) It'd go on my shopping list if I buy more SBT's for sure. It's just that I have so much right now I don't know when that'd be... which is why I'm not doing their latest kickstarter. I did the indiegogo and kickstarter campaigns and now have soooo much to go through.Mon, 19 May 2014 19:57:34 -0400/teas/Cotton%20Candy/28368-cotton-candy?note=244626
Cinnamon Cookie Puer from LupiciaI had to go to work early to sign wave before school started so I made this hoping it'd wake me up... and also forgot it for I don't know how many minutes, so it was strong and super dark :) but not bad. I got cinnamon, cookie and a strong coffee like taste but I dunno if it was so strong because I over steeped. But it helped get me out the door almost on time. It didn't actually matter because everyone was late today. I swear they said we'd sign wave from 7:00... more like 7:15... election year... so fun. I was worried I wouldn't like it because I'm a little iffy on puerh but I'm happy with it. Now I want to try the chocolate strawberry one, I bought a bag of that too...Wed, 21 May 2014 03:49:29 -0400/teas/Cinnamon%20Cookie%20Puer/18312-cinnamon-cookie-puer?note=244886
White Chocolate Peppermint from TeavanaI did really like this as a sample when they had it at the Teavana store and I had gotten the holiday box this christmas. I do still like it, it's got a nice chocolate peppermint taste and the peppermint has a fresh aftertaste that's good but I don't like the licorice at all. I don't like it ever really, not real licorice. I hadn't noticed at the store but I definitely get it now. To get good flavor for me, I've found that this is one of those that you should do the heaping spoons and put a lot - it just tastes better.Wed, 21 May 2014 04:00:29 -0400/teas/White%20Chocolate%20Peppermint/41066-white-chocolate-peppermint?note=244887
Very Big Hill Dew from Southern Boy TeasAnother kickstarter iced tea down! It was OK. It had a lemon/lime taste but not strong enough to me to really like it much. There was something going on in the background that didn't taste too good either, just thought I'd like it more I guess.Mon, 02 Jun 2014 05:49:47 -0400/teas/Very%20Big%20Hill%20Dew/44540-very-big-hill-dew?note=246947
Sakurambo from LupiciaA fruity smell, with nice tart cherry taste. I burnt my tongue :( drinking this. If I had more, seems like this would be good as an iced tea as well.Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:50:41 -0400/teas/Sakurambo/4409-sakurambo?note=248179
Chocolate & Strawberry Puer from LupiciaThis is totally a dessert tea, really good. Creamy chocolate and strawberry taste... A nice treat. Puerh was a little scary, after I'd had one sample that I could not stand at all and had to toss, but these flavored ones from Lupicia are good. So good that I think someone's drank some without telling me...Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:24:14 -0400/teas/Chocolate%20&%20Strawberry%20Puer/18276-chocolate-and-strawberry-puer?note=248314
Malama from LupiciaThis may be my favorite chocolate tea now! I love chocolate covered Mac nuts... but I'm trying not to pig out too much on summer break. Trying. Really hard.Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:45:04 -0400/teas/Malama/2618-malama?note=248497
Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong Smoked Wuyi Black from Verdant TeaAh nice, smooth & smoky, but I think I'm getting tired of it. That's why it's definitely better to buy in small amounts for me... I really want to drink it down but not enjoying it so much any more. Smoked out? Maybe. Eh, but just got like a couple cups I think. No more smokey teas for me for a bit.Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:16:39 -0400/teas/Zheng%20Shan%20Xiao%20Zhong%20Smoked%20Wuyi%20Black/43559-zheng-shan-xiao-zhong-smoked-wuyi-black?note=249253
Dark Chocolate Mint from Teajo TeasDefinitely more mint than chocolate. I couldn't taste the chocolate till after sipping, more like an aftertaste? The leaf totally puffed up in steeping, I was a little worried it'd taste horrible because I had too much leaf but it was alright. Not going to be one of my favorite teas so far but it's not bad. Not really what I was looking for right now, need something sweeter...Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:04:04 -0400/teas/Dark%20Chocolate%20Mint/30922-dark-chocolate-mint?note=249770
Dark Chocolate Dream from Teajo TeasThis was pretty good. Strong chocolate taste, but gotta watch steeping time because my first try was bitter. My second try with shorter steep time was not bitter and more enjoyable.Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:28:57 -0400/teas/Dark%20Chocolate%20Dream/30921-dark-chocolate-dream?note=250762
Rare Orchid Oolong from Tea SourceNot bad. I don't think I like oolong too much in general because of the floral taste. This one is not too strong though, so it's alright. Nice, mellow, warm... but not something I would need more of.Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:54:27 -0400/teas/Rare%20Orchid%20Oolong/45163-rare-orchid-oolong?note=250962
Earl Grey from SteepsterThis smells really good - very lemony. The taste was really bad at first but that's probably because I just blindly put the whole packet in a filter for one cup which was too much. Last box, it was 2 packets of each tea and you just put a packet per filter (10 packets total). This one is 5 packets so I guess we are to split the contents. Didn't realize that till I was looking for this tea to input the tasting note and read it on Skulleigh's note that it'd changed. I adjusted for the second cup and it was much better. I guess I should have paid more attention myself, but some note really would have been good to include when things changed. It was a good earl grey with strong citrus taste after all.Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:58:18 -0400/teas/Earl%20Grey/47363-earl-grey?note=251153
Summer Apricot Ceylon from SteepsterThis is a winner :). It tastes better as it cools and I think I'll have the rest as an iced tea. Sweet apricot and peach, it's a very tasty tea overall.Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:17:04 -0400/teas/Summer%20Apricot%20Ceylon/47366-summer-apricot-ceylon?note=251198
White Peony from SteepsterIt's alright but not a tea I particularly care for. It has that veggie taste but it's not unlikeable or a taste that I really dislike. It's a light tea.Sat, 28 Jun 2014 16:07:12 -0400/teas/White%20Peony/47365-white-peony?note=251304
Sencha with Matcha from SteepsterSuper tasty! The combination of green teas makes this one really good. It's thicker than just tea and more savory. I think that matcha makes it have a cool slightly cloudy green look. Only thing was that it seemed to suck up a lot of water while steeping leaving less than I thought I'd have in my cup. More water next time?Sun, 29 Jun 2014 17:15:33 -0400/teas/Sencha%20with%20Matcha/47364-sencha-with-matcha?note=251469
Rooibos from SteepsterDon't think I've had straight rooibos before. It has this tinge that reminds me of something...medicinal? Also is very woodsy. Not so much a fan...but not undrinkable either.Sun, 29 Jun 2014 17:26:34 -0400/teas/Rooibos/47367-rooibos?note=251471
Milk Oolong Tea from Mandala TeaWow, I can see why this tea gets great reviews! It's like I added coconut milk to some nice oolong. And it's an oolong that isn't too floral or vegetal for me. The creamy coconut smell and taste is mmmm. I'm happy to have finally tried Mandala Tea, definitely worth it.Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:15:39 -0400/teas/Milk%20Oolong%20Tea/22442-milk-oolong-tea?note=253285
Pomegranate Oolong from Harney & SonsI went with my sister to her friend's wedding and while we were in Honolulu, we went to the Kahala Resort & Hotel for afternoon tea at The Veranda. It was nice, we were seated outside and had a really good view of the beach side and dolphin pools so that was entertaining. I had the pomegranate oolong and it was good. A little fruity and tart but went well with the little sandwiches and desserts. Our service was good, they were out of the Hamakua Springs Farm Mushroom Turnover so we were sad because it's what my sister wanted to try but then our waitress said they could make them if we were willing to wait. It was really good. My favorite was the Blue Hawaii Macaroon though. I was hoping they'd have a bigger selection of tea but I'm happy I got the pomegranate oolong. I looked it for it when we went shopping but luckily didn't find it... Haha.Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:09:01 -0400/teas/Pomegranate%20Oolong/813-pomegranate-oolong?note=254634
Great Lakes Blend from Joseph Wesley Black TeaI couldn't find this blend in the database so I added it in so I could log it. I subscribed to Rip Van Wafels tea and wafel monthly subscription and this is in July's box. Anyone have stroopwafel? That's what the wafel is, individually packaged so it's great - thin waffle cookie like thing with caramel. This is my fav subscription so far just because it comes with cookies :)
Description on the card says - "With its robust body and rich malty flavor, this Great Lakes Blend black tea from the Putuo Islands complements the Traditional Wafel's spicy sweetness." It really does pair well, the tea is strong, definitely black tea with a bakey aroma.Wed, 16 Jul 2014 21:56:20 -0400/teas/Great%20Lakes%20Blend/48330-great-lakes-blend?note=254701
Dark Chocolate Mint from Teajo TeasWed, 16 Jul 2014 22:17:43 -0400/teas/Dark%20Chocolate%20Mint/30922-dark-chocolate-mint?note=254708
Premium Jin Xuan Milk Oolong from Green Terrace TeasSample from Green Terrace Teas - Jin Xuan Milk Oolong: This is my first sample from Green Terrace Teas, free for reviewing. :D I believe this is my second milk oolong I’ve ever tried. My first was Mandala Tea’s Milk Oolong which tasted very different to me than this one, most noticeably - the Mandala Tea one had strong creamy, coconut smell and taste. The Green Terrace Teas’ Milk Oolong simply smelled like oolong upon opening the sealed packet. I appreciate the well packaged sample, btw. The taste was good - not too floral (I don’t like strong floral taste) and it was smooth, not astringent at all, a little creamy but not much so. Thank you Green Terrace Teas!Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:53:16 -0400/teas/Premium%20Jin%20Xuan%20Milk%20Oolong/46715-premium-jin-xuan-milk-oolong?note=254956
Honey Black Tea from Green Terrace TeasMy second sample from Green Terrace Teas and it's very good. It's tasty all by itself. A little fruit/raisin, some dark honey sweetness. The leaves in this, btw, HUGE and holds up to resteeps pretty well too.Sat, 19 Jul 2014 16:27:36 -0400/teas/Honey%20Black%20Tea/46711-honey-black-tea?note=255239
Li Shan Black Tea from Green Terrace TeasOh, I like this one. Smelling it, it smelled like the Honey Black... Maybe even more honey than the Honey Black. It tastes great, like a honey roll. Definitely getting a strong baked bread kind of flavor. Thank you Green Terrace Teas for the sample! Out of the 3, this one is my favorite.Mon, 21 Jul 2014 15:36:01 -0400/teas/Li%20Shan%20Black%20Tea/46716-li-shan-black-tea?note=255541
Milk Oolong from Simple Loose LeafI like this one more than the Green Terrace Tea Milk Oolong sample I had but less than the Mandala Tea one. It had more milky, buttery flavor in the first steeping. By the 2nd steeping I was starting to get more vegetal flavor. I liked the first cup, it was creamy, mellow and not over powering. Glad I got to sample it since last box was my last box of a 3 month subscription. Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:03:20 -0400/teas/Milk%20Oolong/47639-milk-oolong?note=255726
SBT: Almond Milk Iced Tea from 52teasSo, I kind of forgot to take out the bag and cold steeped this for like 3 days so I was worried it'd be too strong. Also the flavor I guess had settled to the bottom and looked a bit cloudy but it was normal after I shook it up a little. Flavor wise it was ok, tasted like a mild almond milk. Not the most flavorful SBT... not one I'm going to rebuy I think.Tue, 22 Jul 2014 16:21:41 -0400/teas/SBT:%20Almond%20Milk%20Iced%20Tea/43499-sbt-almond-milk-iced-tea?note=255730
SBT: Maple Bacon from 52teasI was a little wary of trying this one but....not bad. I can taste maple and bacon, a little less of the bacon. It's still kind of throwing my mind that it's a maple bacon iced tea so I don't think this goes on my list of favorites though.Thu, 07 Aug 2014 01:48:04 -0400/teas/SBT:%20Maple%20Bacon/40959-sbt-maple-bacon?note=258141
Lychee Oolong from Butiki TeasNice... The lychee goes really well with the oolong. It just works awesomely like just before the floral oolongy taste would start to bother me the lychee comes in and saves it. I totally can't remember who I bought this from but definitely happy to have tried it. I'm awaiting my butiki order from the birthday sales, it's expected on Friday... It's just that we're currently waiting for 2(!) hurricanes so depending how that goes. All public schools canceled for the next 2 days so I'll be sitting, watching updates and drinking tea today :)Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:04:16 -0400/teas/Lychee%20Oolong/17168-lychee-oolong?note=258193
Special Dark from Mandala TeaWell I thought I'd bust this one open and try it while I'm just sitting around today. I'm not getting the cocoa/chocolate that people write about. It's very dark and reminds me of coffee. I don't really know what things it all tastes like right now but dark is a good descriptor. It's ok but I dunno, gotta try it some more I think.Thu, 07 Aug 2014 18:07:46 -0400/teas/Special%20Dark/37380-special-dark?note=258229
Special Dark from Mandala TeaThis was good today, taking advice from other steeping notes I steeped it long. Then it was more of a bitter dark chocolate type of taste. Uniform and dark throughout. About half through, I added some creamer to see how it would be and it tasted pretty awesome. I don't see this as a regular one for me but it's good. On a happy note, Hurricane Iselle took forever to downgrade but did just before landfall since the winds dipped below 70mph and it went a bit south. So it wasn't so bad in Hilo as we thought it could be, winds were little scary and we lost power for a few hours but definitely fortunate compared to people in the harder hit areas. Not as prepared as I thought, next time need to buy batteries for the radio lol.Fri, 08 Aug 2014 18:39:37 -0400/teas/Special%20Dark/37380-special-dark?note=258404
Paradise Green from LupiciaLupicia newsletter sample! I do like this one, green and fruity! ..and awesome with cookies :)Fri, 08 Aug 2014 21:18:48 -0400/teas/Paradise%20Green/3585-paradise-green?note=258421
Cookie Dough from DAVIDsTEAThis was a nice tea for my breakfast. It smells yummy and tastes good. I dunno if it all reminds me of cookie dough but it's vanilla-y and sweet. There was an oily film on the top of the water but it didn't affect taste at all.Sat, 09 Aug 2014 16:37:43 -0400/teas/Cookie%20Dough/31564-cookie-dough?note=258521
Vanilla Cola Iced Black Tea from Southern Boy TeasYay! Tastes good. Oh my goodness, this is such a busy week. This is a good tasting tea because I could tell what it was even when I'd forgotten what it was, till I got home to check. I love my hydroflask, still cold iced tea even at the end of the day in the car in Hawaii. I went to help with the food/supply distribution for peoples still trying to get by after the 'tropical storm' after work today. Cannot believe how lucky we are to have power and water when so many still do not.Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:59:20 -0400/teas/Vanilla%20Cola%20Iced%20Black%20Tea/40956-vanilla-cola-iced-black-tea?note=259007
Lavender Orange Grey from Flying Bird BotanicalsHmm, I've never had a lavender earl grey before and I'm not sure I really like it. The taste and smell of the lavender is super strong when I brewed it. I'm going to try it as an iced tea next. In it's little sachet it seems like it'd be nice to keep a bag around to scent my room... :)Sun, 24 Aug 2014 19:28:16 -0400/teas/Lavender%20Orange%20Grey/49928-lavender-orange-grey?note=260915
Cream of Earl Grey from Good Life TeaI got this sample from Good Life Tea (thanks!) It's good but not something I'd buy later. The smell was very fruity, the taste is smooth and mellow. Tasty enough but a little muted for me. Seems like a good tea for like an afternoon snack time.Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:48:36 -0400/teas/Cream%20of%20Earl%20Grey/48035-cream-of-earl-grey?note=261682
Angel Falls Mist from Good Life TeaIf you like hibiscus then you'd probably like this. It smelled like a fruit snack and I brewed it hot, it was generically fruity and super tart. I don't add sugar to my tea so it was too tart for me. Maybe would have been better iced. Thanks Good Life Tea for the sample!Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:11:32 -0400/teas/Angel%20Falls%20Mist/48034-angel-falls-mist?note=261783
Belgian Chocolate Rooibos from Good Life TeaAs far as a rooibos dessert tea goes it tastes like it should I guess. I'm not a big fan of rooibos and you can really taste it in this tea. I do get chocolate taste but I get like a medicinal taste from the rooibos. Thanks Good Life Tea for the sample!Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:26:32 -0400/teas/Belgian%20Chocolate%20Rooibos/48036-belgian-chocolate-rooibos?note=261786
Earl Grey Tea from Teatulia TeasThis was such a tasty tea! I have a soft spot for Earl Greys and this one was done right. It's got crisp and strong flavor. It was in my Rip van Wafel tea and wafel subscription box for this month of September and this may be my favorite box so far. It has this paired with the cocoa wafel and they taste awesome together.Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:34:03 -0400/teas/Earl%20Grey%20Tea/44411-earl-grey-tea?note=263367
RadioactiviTEA from Man TeasThis one came out pretty bitter and harsh for me... So I iced it and added juice to it. Much better. I don't think I could drink it straight up, just didn't taste good.Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:21:07 -0400/teas/RadioactiviTEA/1678-radioactivitea?note=264761
Paris from Good Life TeaThanks for the sample Good Life Tea! This is definitely the best one so far. It's a tasty tea with fruit and vanilla, a little sweetness like honey. Mmmm... Nice.Sun, 28 Sep 2014 14:33:40 -0400/teas/Paris/50564-paris?note=266195
The au Chocolat from LupiciaThis tasted awesome! At first I wondered if I'd need to add more water because it was so dark but it was yummy. Met my chocolate craving for tonight and smelled like I made hot chocolate all over the house :) It's definitely too hot for tea but I couldn't resist it, totally worth sweating it a bit in this heat..Tue, 07 Oct 2014 01:20:59 -0400/teas/The%20au%20Chocolat/8382-the-au-chocolat?note=267531
Formosa Oolong from Simple Loose LeafThis is an alright tea. Tastes ok, kind of roasty or nutty I guess. Not sure what I was expecting but I guess I was craving something else because this didn't hit the spot for me this morning.Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:37:03 -0400/teas/Formosa%20Oolong/45718-formosa-oolong?note=269425
Peppermint Leaves from TeapigsSuper minty! Cooling aftertaste and definitely a good pairing with the chocolate cookie. I don't think I'd like it to drink a lot all by itself.Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:53:09 -0400/teas/Peppermint%20Leaves/7813-peppermint-leaves?note=270961
Red Queen Cupcake from Butiki TeasTue, 28 Oct 2014 01:36:58 -0400/teas/Red%20Queen%20Cupcake/47527-red-queen-cupcake?note=271437
Hot Cinnamon Spice Black Tea from Good Life TeaThis definitely has a sweet cinnamony taste, but that's pretty much it. Steep it long or else it'll just taste like watery cinnamon. I was expecting more spice to this but it's pretty mellow.Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:42:04 -0500/teas/Hot%20Cinnamon%20Spice%20Black%20Tea/49187-hot-cinnamon-spice-black-tea?note=273719
Thé des Amants from Le Palais des ThesIt really is finally cold enough to enjoy tea :) so this was in my November Steepster box. It's okay, smelled nice and tasted cinnamony. I don't get much of anything else, but it's a pleasant taste.Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:34:51 -0500/teas/Th%C3%A9%20des%20Amants/5209-the-des-amants?note=276441
Alphonso Mango from LupiciaHohoho! It's cold and time for tea! I got the book of tea from Lupicia and chose this one for my first pick. It's yummy! Totally mango and would definitely be great iced if it's this good hot. I like when teas have a good aftertaste too and this one does, like I ate actual mangoes.Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:16:49 -0500/teas/Alphonso%20Mango/26131-alphonso-mango?note=279597
Sencha "Yumegatari" from LupiciaIt's such a light, delicate tasting green tea. It was able to stand up to my chocolate cookies, so I can't say that this is one I'd buy again. Not a memorable taste...Sat, 20 Dec 2014 13:53:07 -0500/teas/Sencha%20%22Yumegatari%22/55088-sencha-yumegatari?note=280073
Kamairicha "Gokase" from LupiciaA tasty green tea, it's got a light to middle strongness of taste and is not bitter at all. It was good with my breakfast and held its own. Doesn't really stand out though, so I don't think I'd buy it.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:16:49 -0500/teas/Kamairicha%20%22Gokase%22/35353-kamairicha-gokase?note=280316
C'est a toi from LupiciaBlind reaching for a teabag gets me this. When I opened the packet I smelt smoke but I thought it was just the vog since last night was super smoky too - I was not expecting this taste. I had to look this one up in the booklet since it's not in the database that I could find. It's a cool tea, smoky but not too much and smooth. Not a horrible disappointment but I don't like smokey teas so much so nope, not gonna get this.Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:48:14 -0500/teas/C'est%20a%20toi/55168-cest-a-toi?note=280322
Daruma from LupiciaThis smells sweet and nondescriptly fruity... Tastes good and just like it smells. I don't know what the real flavor is but it is tasty. A good one.Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:55:04 -0500/teas/Daruma/20236-daruma?note=280455
Chai Bag Cardamom & Pepper from LupiciaAw man, I think I made this wrong. It smelled really awesome and spicy, but was way bitter. The packaging on this one was a little different and I couldn't find a time recommendation. I should've steeped it less. Tried adding eggnog which helped but needed sweetness to make it any good. Oh well, ok. A very Merry Christmas to all! A lovely, cold day today :)Thu, 25 Dec 2014 19:25:38 -0500/teas/Chai%20Bag%20Cardamom%20&%20Pepper/43939-chai-bag-cardamom-and-pepper?note=280738
Apple & Berry from LupiciaAn ok tea, more berry than apple tasting to me and you can tell its a green tea. It smelled fruitier before steep and now that it's steeped has an weird apple like smell. It's not bad but I don't like this one much. The Apple aftertaste is nice though.Sat, 27 Dec 2014 14:07:33 -0500/teas/Apple%20&%20Berry/6221-apple-and-berry?note=280941
Budou Green from LupiciaRandom grab from the Lupicia box. Smells really grape like, and you can definitely taste it. Nice fresh grape taste, not like cough syrup or anything like that. I'm just not feeling the green tea lately I think...Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:55:23 -0500/teas/Budou%20Green/11072-budou-green?note=281058
Sakurambo from LupiciaThis tea is great - tastes good and smells good. I love it! I get the cherry taste but also maybe peaches... Mmmm. The taste lingers after in a nice way, an awesome sipping tea that I would buy.Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:57:35 -0500/teas/Sakurambo/4409-sakurambo?note=281059
Houjicha "Shigaraki" from LupiciaMe likey :) I love the roastyness of houjicha tea. This one was really dark and rich, I like it a lot. Didn't need to step it very long to get a lot of taste. Mon, 29 Dec 2014 19:00:31 -0500/teas/Houjicha%20%22Shigaraki%22/41980-houjicha-shigaraki?note=281273
Blueberry from LupiciaHad this before and didn't like it, but this morning it was good. I could definitely taste blueberry and it was just as good as if I added some blueberry juice to tea. Can't believe the year is almost over... Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:37:26 -0500/teas/Blueberry/32364-blueberry?note=281382
Strawberry from LupiciaMore strawberry candy taste and smell to me than a real, fresh strawberry but a good tea. Not quite what I was looking for this morning though... Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:53:31 -0500/teas/Strawberry/21029-strawberry?note=281548
Jasmin Mandarin from LupiciaNot bad, thought it'd be pretty harsh since the other time I had jasmine tea it wasn't too good... But it wasnt, it was alright but not super good... Sat, 03 Jan 2015 04:42:16 -0500/teas/Jasmin%20Mandarin/5101-jasmin-mandarin?note=281887
Milk Caramel from LupiciaI am so happy with this tea, it's got a yummy smell and taste. It's got that roasted taste like barley/houjicha that I really like. Very comforting on a stormy not so good night... now where's my cookies...Sat, 03 Jan 2015 04:44:45 -0500/teas/Milk%20Caramel/5650-milk-caramel?note=281888
Muscat Darjeeling from LupiciaSuper grape taste, nice smelling tea. I haven't had much Darjeeling so I don't know how that part of it is supposed to taste. On the whole, this tea is good and very grapes with no harshness but a little dryness after. I Like it, I think that it's probably taste good cold too.Sat, 03 Jan 2015 13:43:34 -0500/teas/Muscat%20Darjeeling/55084-muscat-darjeeling?note=281924
Grenada from LupiciaI couldn't tell what kind of fruit it was, but it was definitely fruity. It was a good tea... strong and fruity... not bad. Since I couldnt really pick out what fruit and was too lazy to look it up, I don't think I'd get this again.Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:39:03 -0500/teas/Grenada/6380-grenada?note=282574
Breakfast Earl Grey from LupiciaWed, 07 Jan 2015 15:43:19 -0500/teas/Breakfast%20Earl%20Grey/8248-breakfast-earl-grey?note=282578
Breakfast Earl Grey from LupiciaI liked this one a lot when it was hot... not so much when it had cooled. When it was cool, the bergamot I guess took over and it got bitter. Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:48:16 -0500/teas/Breakfast%20Earl%20Grey/8248-breakfast-earl-grey?note=282579
Fantasy from LupiciaThis was good, sweet fruit. I thought I tasted vanilla as well. I liked it but there's a lot of fruity flavors in this box - getting kind tired of them. Next one I pick won't be...Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:03:39 -0500/teas/Fantasy/6368-fantasy?note=282792
Sencha "Omaesama" from LupiciaI like this green tea. It has a savory sort of taste, strong but not seaweed or bitter. It was really, really green at the bottom and the color is nice for such a short steep of 1 minute.Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:05:48 -0500/teas/Sencha%20%22Omaesama%22/43184-sencha-omaesama?note=282794
Sencha "Ukiyo Ippun Gorin" from LupiciaSat, 10 Jan 2015 18:01:32 -0500/teas/Sencha%20%22Ukiyo%20Ippun%20Gorin%22/55091-sencha-ukiyo-ippun-gorin?note=283138
Sencha "Uji" from LupiciaSun, 18 Jan 2015 13:12:09 -0500/teas/Sencha%20%22Uji%22/7851-sencha-uji?note=284405
Sencha "Matsuri" from LupiciaSun, 18 Jan 2015 13:12:47 -0500/teas/Sencha%20%22Matsuri%22/8257-sencha-matsuri?note=284407
Chai Bag Ginger from LupiciaI'm sick so the ginger in this is pretty awesome. Even though everything's a little stuffy, the ginger cuts through well and makes things yummy. :)Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:06:43 -0500/teas/Chai%20Bag%20Ginger/55085-chai-bag-ginger?note=284416
Caramel & Rum from LupiciaI love this tea! Smells and tastes soooo good. Like a Werther's caramel candy but with a light rummy taste. Just awesome this morning.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 00:21:57 -0500/teas/Caramel%20&%20Rum/7255-caramel-and-rum?note=285844
Momo Oolong Super Grade from LupiciaThu, 29 Jan 2015 01:00:24 -0500/teas/Momo%20Oolong%20Super%20Grade/1244-momo-oolong-super-grade?note=286132
Matcha Black Soybean Rice Tea from LupiciaI like the roasty flavor and can taste the soybean. Not really a fan of the murky look from the matcha, especially further down in the cup. Like it though... Good with cake :)Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:51:07 -0500/teas/Matcha%20Black%20Soybean%20Rice%20Tea/8258-matcha-black-soybean-rice-tea?note=286458
Masculin from LupiciaOh my goodness, I don't quite know how to describe this tea. The cinnamon smell is strong. Its definitely an unusual taste to me, I did not like it at all. I gave it to my dad who insists that it tastes good and he likes it. I dunno, just not to my taste.Sat, 31 Jan 2015 02:03:54 -0500/teas/Masculin/31293-masculin?note=286459
Houjicha "Oni No Baisen" from LupiciaTastes like your basic houjicha to me. Dark, roasty and toasty. I liked it, but nothing really sticks out about it. The taste was pretty strong and it had great color and smell, not a weak tea at all.Sun, 15 Feb 2015 14:57:38 -0500/teas/Houjicha%20%22Oni%20No%20Baisen%22/55089-houjicha-oni-no-baisen?note=288816
Diksam, FTGFOP1 from LupiciaThis was a good cup of tea. it has a little astringency but not too much, just enough to make it interesting. It's got a light, citrusy thing going on that makes me think a slice of lemon would go well with it. Nice.Sun, 15 Feb 2015 15:01:58 -0500/teas/Diksam,%20FTGFOP1/27404-diksam-ftgfop1?note=288818
Happiness from LupiciaNope, didn't really like this one. Too much of a perfume taste... peach comes out after but the perfume bit is too strong for me. Does smell really pretty though!Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:06:21 -0500/teas/Happiness/10267-happiness?note=288830
Darjeeling the Autumnal from LupiciaGood tasting tea. It's got a smooth, mellow taste. Nice but not something I'd remember as being particularly tasty or anything.Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:31:55 -0500/teas/Darjeeling%20the%20Autumnal/25461-darjeeling-the-autumnal?note=288947
White Jasmine from SteepsterPretty good, I don't really like Jasmine teas much since the jasmine is so strong. This one was ok though. It was light and not too floral for me, kind of citrusy so it was a nice iced tea too.Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:27:46 -0500/teas/White%20Jasmine/54124-white-jasmine?note=289400
Keemun Queen's Hope from LupiciaI didn't like this one but then again I'm not so much a fan of smoky teas at all.Sat, 21 Feb 2015 13:39:14 -0500/teas/Keemun%20Queen's%20Hope/9753-keemun-queens-hope?note=289657
Darjeeling The Second Flush from LupiciaSat, 21 Feb 2015 17:22:20 -0500/teas/Darjeeling%20The%20Second%20Flush/9751-darjeeling-the-second-flush?note=289705
Apricot from LupiciaIt's ok, not a strong apricot taste but the tea tastes pretty good.Sat, 21 Feb 2015 17:40:57 -0500/teas/Apricot/55082-apricot?note=289711
The au Chocolat from LupiciaI love this chocolate tea, it tastes awesome! It's almost tastes too chocolatey to be tea :)Sun, 22 Feb 2015 15:59:49 -0500/teas/The%20au%20Chocolat/8382-the-au-chocolat?note=289863
Framboise from LupiciaPretty good raspberry tea. I like the aftertaste of raspberries, it's nice. This would taste good iced too probably.Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:17:45 -0500/teas/Framboise/19812-framboise?note=291397
Peach Melba from LupiciaThis was ok, it's got a nice juicy, candy peach taste going on but you can tell it is rooibos so I don't really like it much.Wed, 04 Mar 2015 02:41:58 -0500/teas/Peach%20Melba/8141-peach-melba?note=292083
Cookie from LupiciaI so love this tea. Smells and tastes pretty amazing! Like some kind of vanilla cookie... so yummy.Sat, 07 Mar 2015 02:29:10 -0500/teas/Cookie/2344-cookie?note=292573
Decaf Momo from LupiciaIt's a little late in the evening to be drinking tea since I'll have to wake up early tomorrow so this decaf Momo is good to go! I'm drinking tea since its been so cold lately, I love it! Tastes peachy :)Sat, 07 Mar 2015 02:32:56 -0500/teas/Decaf%20Momo/17602-decaf-momo?note=292574
Fuding White Peony from SteepsterTue, 10 Mar 2015 15:15:33 -0400/teas/Fuding%20White%20Peony/56581-fuding-white-peony?note=293141
Fuding White Peony from SteepsterI tend not to be a white tea fan because they're light and delicate teas. I wasn't expecting this... it's got a strong taste that is actually kind of nutty and earthy. Not the white tea I was expecting it to be at all. I kind of like it :)Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:15:38 -0400/teas/Fuding%20White%20Peony/56581-fuding-white-peony?note=293142
Grapefruit from LupiciaThis a great grapefruit tea. Definitely can taste the citrus and it is refreshing. Would make a good iced tea too probably.Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:55:51 -0400/teas/Grapefruit/24100-grapefruit?note=294582
Spring Harvest Laoshan Black from Verdant TeaWed, 01 Jul 2015 17:48:33 -0400/teas/Spring%20Harvest%20Laoshan%20Black/65768-spring-harvest-laoshan-black?note=309837
Jingle Bells from LupiciaNice fruity smell...sweet, grape taste. It's nice but not something I'd buy a lot of. I didn't add any sugar to it but it tasted like there might be some candy in the mix.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 20:10:00 -0400/teas/Jingle%20Bells/9755-jingle-bells?note=331739
Honey & Pear from LupiciaI don't get honey or pear really in this tea. The base green is a stronger taste and smell than anything. I don't really care for this one, definitely not on my list to buy more.Sun, 03 Apr 2016 14:41:37 -0400/teas/Honey%20&%20Pear/4074-honey-and-pear?note=332433